Job title: Quality Analyst – Classical (Part-time)
Reporting to: Classical Lead
Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Hours: 24 hours per week (Mon-Wed)
Number of positions: 1 (Temporary for a period of 12 months)
Start Date: End of July

The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

The duties and tasks of a Quality Analyst - Classical involves the following:

• Measure physical parameters of flavour and fragrance raw materials originating from various departments and external sources, which includes but is not exclusive to density, refractive index, optical rotation, melting points and flash points.
• Perform classical analysis of flavour and fragrance raw materials originating from various departments and external sources (e.g., peroxide values, acid values, ester values).
• Perform instrumental analysis on the above products which includes but is not exclusive to, UV spectroscopy, IR, gas and liquid chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy.
• Perform general essential oil analysis but with further tests specific to the substance under analysis.
• Participate in organoleptic evaluation of the products, as necessary.
• Prepare tasting solutions and arrange for a representative number of individuals to carry out analysis.
• Prepare reagents to the required standard for routine and non-routine analysis.
• Carry out regular calibration and maintenance of the measuring instruments as prescribed by the working practices in the laboratory.
• When necessary arrange for analytical samples to be sent for external analysis and collate the results.
• Assist in sample receipt to the Quality Control laboratory when required in the to maintain workflow of sample analysis to the required areas of the department.
• Carry out day to day laboratory checks and housekeeping tasks, these incudes washing up glass wear in the absence of supporting staff as well as put away clean glassware and emptying the wet bins at the end of each day.
• Contribution to continuous improvement in the Quality Department (e.g. suggestions on improvements in efficiency, cost cutting, improvements in effectiveness of operations).

General tasks within the department:

• Assist in maintaining chemical inventory for the Quality Control laboratory and purchase any items necessary for routine analysis, liaising with other technical departments following group strategy in chemical purchasing.
• 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 Manager.
• Report any faults or deficiencies in equipment or analytical practices to the Quality Control Manager.
• Maintain your own and other staff’s healthy and safety at all times ensuring a safe working environment.
• Undergo training in areas specific to Treatt plc business as required.
• Undergo training in additional practices to those aforementioned in order to aid the efficiency of the Quality Department as a whole.
• Undertake a shift pattern where necessary in order to continue a high level of service to internal customers.