Analyst – Food, Public Analyst

Minton, Treharne & Davies Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Analyst to join their Analytical Services Division. This permanent position focuses on food and agriculture testing, requiring a science degree and at least two years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will engage with various analytical techniques, including HPLC and GC, ensuring high standards of quality in laboratory testing. Join a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in food safety and analysis, where your contributions will have a significant impact on public health and safety. This role offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment while tackling important challenges in food analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with food and agriculture testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food and agriculture testing with precision and accuracy.
• Utilize titrimetry, gravimetry, and wet chemistry techniques.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Reliability

Maturity

Education

Science degree

Tools

HPLC

GC

ICP

UV-vis

q-PCR

ELISA

Job description

Job Title:

Analyst – Food (Public Analyst)

Department:

Analytical Services Division – Food Laboratory

Salary:

Dependent on experience

Position:

Permanent (M – F, 37½ hrs/week)

We are looking for a candidate with great attention to detail, high integrity, reliability, and maturity. The ideal candidate will be qualified with a science degree and have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Food and agriculture testing
2. Practical abilities in titrimetry, gravimetry, and wet chemistry are essential.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Familiarity with analysis instrumentation techniques such as HPLC, GC, ICP, UV-vis, q-PCR, ELISA (for allergens) is desirable.

Preference will be given to candidates with laboratory experience in:

• Instrumentation techniques of analysis, e.g., GC, ICP, UV-vis, q-PCR
• GAFTA methods of analysis
• FOSFA methods of analysis
• Food enforcement testing
• Wider food and water analysis experience

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV with a covering letter to [e-mail].