Quality Control Analyst

Job Description:

The objective of this role is to perform full analysis of flavor and fragrance raw materials that pass through the Quality Control laboratory. This encompasses the classical wet analysis, instrumental analysis to assess the acceptability of the profile, and organoleptic evaluation, to ensure that any material that enters or leaves the site is fit for purpose.

Company Overview:

We’ve been making the world taste better since 1886 and sell over 3000 products in more than 90 countries, but we’re only just getting started. We’re on an exciting journey and have ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for the world’s leading flavor and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands.

On joining Treatt, you’ll become one of over 300 international experts, working together to collectively surprise and delight our customers. Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people as without them, we’d never succeed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Measure physical parameters of flavor and fragrance raw materials originating from various departments and external sources, which includes but is not exclusive to density, pH, refractive index, optical rotation, %Aldehyde, and Peroxide values.
• Perform instrumental analysis on the above products which includes but is not exclusive to, UV spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy.
• Collect and analyze chromatographic data, being able to make conclusions on sample suitability and identify potential contamination, adulteration, or chromatography issues.
• Perform general essential oil analysis but with further tests specific to the substance under analysis.
• Participate in organoleptic evaluation of the products.
• Prepare tasting solutions, arrange for a representative number of individuals to carry out analysis, and report data.
• Prepare reagents for routine and non-routine analysis as well as analytical standards, to include accurately weighing and diluting stock standard materials for calibration purposes.
• Identify problems, whether it be with a sample, process, or instrument, and propose solutions to address issues in a timely manner.
• Carry out regular calibration and maintenance of the measuring instruments as prescribed by the working practices in the laboratory.
• Perform internal microbiological testing.
• Communicate with relevant departments for analytical samples to be sent for external analysis and collate the results.
• Revise and review SOPs to ensure methods are up to date.
• Assist in sample receipt to the Quality Control laboratory to maintain workflow of sample analysis to the required areas of the department.
• Carry out day-to-day laboratory checks and housekeeping tasks, these includes washing up glassware and emptying the waste at the end of each day.
• Capable of working independently and as a team player.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement in the Quality Department (e.g. suggestions on improvements in efficiency, cost cutting, improvements in effectiveness of operations).
• Follow any task and request as requested by Quality Control Supervisor or Quality Control manager.
• Assist Quality Control Supervisor in maintaining chemical inventory for the Quality Control laboratory and in the purchase of any items necessary for routine analysis.
• Ensure that the working area in the laboratory is maintained in a clean and orderly condition and that any hazard or potential hazard is reported to the Quality Control Supervisor or Quality Control Manager.
• Report any faults or deficiencies in equipment or analytical practices to the Quality Control Supervisor or the Quality Control Manager.
• Always maintain your own and other staff’s healthy and safety ensuring a safe working environment.
• Undergo training in areas specific to Treatt PLC business as required.
• Undergo training in additional practices to those to aid the efficiency of the Quality Department as a whole.
• Perform such other tasks that may be required from time to time.
• Undertake a shift pattern where necessary to continue a high level of service to internal customers.

Education & Training:

• A Quality Control Analyst will either have a degree in a science-based discipline, preferably with chemistry-based modules, or industry experience relevant to the role.
• Analyst will have extensive chromatography experience (at least 2 yrs) and is comfortable operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating GC and LC instrumentation, as well as confident analyzing the data for trends and anomalies.
• Analyst will have the following skills: attention to detail, multitasker, effective communicator, and be able to lead when necessary.
• Analyst must have a track record of taking the initiative to better themselves, the team, the business, systems/processes, etc.

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Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment Visa status (for example, H-1B visa status).

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 4 years (Required)
• High-performance liquid chromatography: 2 years (Required)
• Gas chromatography: 2 years (Required)
• Attention to detail: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lakeland, FL 33805: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person