QC Lab Analyst

Brightwork Limited; Bow of Fife; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a QC Lab Analyst for a full-time, temporary role at a drinks production site in Fife. The successful candidate will perform routine testing, support microbiology efforts, and collaborate with technical teams. Candidates should have a scientific degree and experience in similar roles, preferably within the food or drink industry. Competitive salary and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for skill development

Qualifications

• Working experience in a similar role, ideally in the food or drink industry.
• Practical knowledge of operation and maintenance of analytical techniques such as GC and HPLC.
• Experience in Chemical or Microbiological analyses.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine testing and analysis to ensure product quality.
• Support microbiology testing and yeast performance monitoring.
• Record and present data for process improvements.

Skills

Analytical testing

Microbiological testing

Process improvement

Education

Degree in a scientific field

Tools

HPLC

GC

Spectrophotometers

Job description

Brightwork are currently recruiting for an immediately available QC Lab Analyst to join our prestigious drinks production client at one of their sites in Fife to work on a full-time, temporary basis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine testing and analysis to ensure product quality.
• Work hands-on with equipment (HPLC, GC, spectrophotometers, etc.).
• Support microbiology testing and yeast performance monitoring.
• Keep our lab stocked, calibrated, and running smoothly.
• Record and present data that drives real process improvements.
• Collaborate with operators and technical teams to solve challenges.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Spot opportunities to improve processes and support continuous growth.

Successful candidate

• Working experience within a similar role ideally within the food or drink industry
• Candidate will have a degree within a scientific function
• Practical knowledge of operation and maintenance of analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, HPLC-MS and GC-MS
• Knowledge of Brewing/Distilling would be advantageous
• Experience in Chemical analyses, Microbiological analyses or Brewing Quality Control

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, driven individual to join our client and in return, our client offers a competitive salary and opportunity to develop your skillset.

About Brightwork

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.