Scientific Officers Food/Feed Microbiology & Industrial Biotechnology
Scientific Officers Food/Feed Microbiology and Industrial Biotechnology

EFSA/F/4/2026/02

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based in Parma, Italy

is looking for

Scientific Officers in the area Food/Feed Microbiology and Industrial Biotechnology

(Contract Agent, Function Group IV)

Please send us your application by no later than 20 August 2026 at 23:59 (local time), following the instructions in the ANNEX.

The purpose of this call is to establish a talent pool that may be used for the recruitment of staff when a position becomes available and will be valid until 31/12/2027. The validity of the talent pool may be extended.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Are you a passionate and motivated scientist to contribute to EFSA’s mission in ensuring food safety in Europe?

We are looking for motivated and talented scientists with a background in one of the following areas:

Food/Feed Microbiology

Your key responsibilities
- Collect,



analyse and evaluate data and information for preparing scientific materials and working documents related to scientific assessments.
- Contribute to the drafting and reviewing of scientific outputs (through the provision of evidence-based risk assessment, if applicable).
- Provide administrative and scientific support to the activities of the respective Panel and/or Working Groups (i.e. preparation of working documents, scientific opinions, coordination of expert groups and meetings, etc).
- Contribute to the development of scientific guidance and methodology documents, when needed.
- Provide technical support to manage contracts and procurements, including monitoring procedures.
- Keep abreast of scientific and regulatory developments and provide information on legislative, policy and scientific aspects in the respective field.
- Ensure coordination with European, national and international stakeholders within the specific scientific activities.
- Communicate and present sc

📌 Scientific Officers Food/Feed Microbiology (Parma)
🏢 The European Food Safety Authority
📍 Parma