Job Title | QUALITY CONTROL Analyst |
Job Function | Responsible for conducting internal testing and issuing certificates of analysis |
Reports To | Head of Technical |
Location | Goole |
Date | January 2022 |
Core Responsibilities
- Laboratory testing of oils for the food and cosmetic industries using both traditional chemistry techniques e.g. titration and analytical equipment
- Shelf life testing of raw materials and finished products
- Working with the QA team to ensure sampling schedules are maintained
- Generate and distribute Certificates of Analysis to customers
- Supporting the maintenance of the company’s accreditation results
- Maintaining the upkeep of the laboratory, consumables and the equipment
- Mixing & controlling solutions for testing
- Coordinating submission of samples to third party laboratories or customers
- Supporting Technical Administrator with KPOTechnical inbox queries
- Any other duties required by the Head of Technical
Skills & Experience Required
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of laboratory principles, test methods (including wet and analytical chemistry) and interpreting/reporting results
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment, preferably chemistry-based
- Has an understanding of a number of analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography, density, auto-titrators, and wet chemistry
- Must be able to identify priorities and co-ordinate their workload to ensure that all samples are tested and reported within agreed timescales
- Basic IT skills with a knowledge of an ERP system advantageous