QC Lab Analyst

Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a QC Lab Analyst on behalf of a global colouring and flavourings manufacture with a site based in Burton-on-Trent. This is a permanent position to join their team to provide analytical support in QC laboratory for raw materials and finished product testing.

Duties:

• Fully support and proactively participate in site safety, quality and environmental programmes
• Conduct analyses of raw materials and finished products accurately as required in line with SOP without supervision, after suitable training
• Record results as found, accurately and neatly.
• Record results as found, in ERP system
• Report and action any out of specification results in a timely manner, recommending adjustments
• Log results in the Lab Log
• Assist in 'Wrong First Time’ and Non-Conformance investigations
• Conduct calibration checks on laboratory equipment where required, acting as point of contact where required
• Make up test and reagent solutions accurately as per instructions
• Check and sign off production formulations
• Prepare and log samples for external laboratories, and be point of contact
• Take samples from raw materials / finished products as required
• Liaise with Production Supervisors, Production Office and Development / Quality regarding out of spec results where required
• Undertake general housekeeping and administration tasks
• Use of Forklift Truck - training will be provided

• Any other duties compatible with the role

Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30

Requirements for the QC Lab analyst role:

Essential:

• A Level in Chemistry, Food science or related science-based subject.
• Experience of working in an industrial or analytical laboratory. Experience of working with a GCMS

Desirable:

• Experience in Colours lab
• Degree in Chemistry, Food science or related science-based subject

Benefits:

25 holidays plus banks,

Pension up to 6%,

Life assurance,

Income protection

If you are interested in this role please apply, for more information call Antony at Proactive Personnel Manchester