Food Quality Analyst

Omega Resource Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Resource Group in Leicester is seeking a Food Quality Analyst for a hands-on role in their well-established R&D laboratory. The position involves routine analytical testing across quality control, product innovation, and manufacturing processes, with a focus on accurate test results and compliance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in a food testing environment, practical skills with titration methods, and familiarity with LIMS software.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food laboratory, quality control, or testing environment.
• Hands-on experience using titration methods.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy and consistency.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety and quality procedures.
• Comfortable with routine testing methods and structured processes.
• Experience using LIMS software.
• Relevant scientific qualification would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine analytical testing including oil, salt, and moisture analysis
• Operate and maintain titrators and other laboratory testing equipment
• Prepare samples and conduct testing in line with standard laboratory procedures
• Perform calibration, routine checks, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
• Accurately record, interpret, and report test results within laboratory systems
• Support quality testing for product innovation, shelf-life studies, and manufacturing requirements
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Investigate and elevate any issues relating to test results, equipment, or analytical methods
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient laboratory environment

Skills

Food laboratory experience

Titratation methods

Attention to detail

Lab safety and quality procedures

Routine testing methods

LIMS software

Scientific qualification (beneficial)

Education

Scientific qualification

Tools

Titrators

Job description

Food Quality Analyst

Leicester

Contract - 6 Months

Competitive Rate of Pay

Omega are delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the recruitment of a Food Quality Analyst to join their well-established R&D laboratory in the Leicester area, supporting analytical testing across routine quality control, product innovation, and manufacturing activities.

This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on delivering accurate and reliable test results across a range of food quality parameters. The position would suit someone with experience in food testing who enjoys practical laboratory work and working within structured quality processes.

Main Duties - Food Quality Analyst

• Carry out routine analytical testing including oil, salt, and moisture analysis
• Operate and maintain titrators and other laboratory testing equipment
• Prepare samples and conduct testing in line with standard laboratory procedures
• Perform calibration, routine checks, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
• Accurately record, interpret, and report test results within laboratory systems
• Support quality testing for product innovation, shelf-life studies, and manufacturing requirements
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Investigate and elevate any issues relating to test results, equipment, or analytical methods
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient laboratory environment

The Ideal Candidate - Food Quality Analyst

• Experience working within a food laboratory, quality control, or testing environment
• Hands-on experience using titrators/titration methods would be highly advantageous
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and consistency
• Good understanding of laboratory safety and quality procedures
• Comfortable working with routine testing methods and structured processes
• Experience using LIMS software
• Relevant scientific qualification would be beneficial but not essential

What We Can Offer - Food Quality Analyst

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading organisation in a well-established R&D environment
• Modern laboratory facilities with well-maintained equipment