Laboratory Analyst

Grouper Technology; Royal British Legion Village; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Flexible pay with Aslan

Job summary

Prinova in Aylesford, Kent, is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join the Quality Control Laboratory on a full-time, permanent basis. You will analyze samples, calibrate equipment, maintain records, and manage daily tasks in a fast-paced lab.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in Food/Pharmaceutical QC or R&D, with strong attention to detail and good communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Science-based A-levels with good grades.
• Higher education (HND/degree) preferred but not essential.
• 2–3 years of laboratory experience in Food/Pharmaceutical QC or R&D.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate daily activities in the laboratory relating to sample analysis.
• Conduct vitamin and mineral analysis to achieve product release within metrics.
• Maintain health and safety and hygiene in the laboratory.
• Maintain effective communication with other departments.
• Check analytical results and issue reports.
• Follow up on analytical issues and investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Planning ahead

MS Office

Education

Science-based A-levels

HND or degree preferred

Tools

HPLC analysis

LC-MS

UPC2

ICP

Job description

Laboratory Analyst (Full-time, Permanent)

Aylesford, Kent

Who We Are

Prinova is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. Prinova holds strategic stocks in 35+ centres around the world to ensure continuity of supply and has liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA. Prinova's premix business is underpinned by over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing customers with global inventories, market expertise, and leading market positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals, and more.

What is a Laboratory Analyst at Prinova?

The Laboratory Analyst works as part of the Quality Control Laboratory and will be responsible for the analysis of samples, chemical and consumable upkeep, waste and safety records, routine equipment calibration and maintenance, and managing their daily work allocation.

What’s in it for you?

• Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan

What to expect?

• Work as part of the team to prepare and coordinate daily activities in the laboratory relating to the analysis of samples in the laboratory.
• Conducting vitamin and mineral analysis to achieve product release within agreed metrics.
• General health & safety of laboratory within the laboratory.
• Maintain good hygiene and housekeeping at all times.
• Maintain effective communication with other departments.
• Check analytical results and issue reports.
• Required to follow up on analytical issues and conduct trouble-shooting investigations.
• Assist in investigating failures.
• Work with the other laboratory staff to participate in customer P-tests.
• Assist in analytical method development/transfer and validation plus report writing.
• Have the opportunity to be involved in different internal projects.

Does this sound like you?

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent level of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to plan ahead effectively
• Methodical with great attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously, fast learner, willing to take initiatives and investigate issues with minimal guidance
• Self-Starter – Able to prioritise work to adhere to tight deadlines
• IT proficient in the main Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experienced in HPLC analysis and methodology, LC-MS, UPC2 or ICP experience would be beneficial.
• Completed a science based A-levels to a satisfactory grade. Higher education at HND or degree level is preferred, but not essential.
• 2-3 years of laboratory experience in the Food/Pharmaceutical industry in a QC or R&D capacity.

Interested? We would love to hear from you!