Scientific Officers Food/Feed Microbiology and Industrial BiotechnologyEFSA/F/4/2026/02The 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 (reserve list) 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 MicrobiologyIndustrial BiotechnologyYour key responsibilitiesAs Scientific Officer you will: La preghiamo di leggere attentamente la panoramica e i requisiti per questa possibilità di lavoro riportati di seguito.




- 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, nation

📌 Scientific Officers Food/Feed Microbiology (Emilia-Romagna)
🏢 European Food Safety Authority
📍 Emilia-Romagna