QC Lab Analyst

Staffline; Methil; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a QC Lab Analyst for a prestigious drinks production client in Fife. The successful candidate will perform routine testing and analysis, ensuring product quality in a dynamic environment. Ideal applicants will have a scientific degree and relevant experience in the food or drink industry. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for skill development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar QC role, preferably in food or drink.
• Knowledge of brewing/distilling is a plus.
• Experience in chemical and microbiological analyses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing and analysis to ensure product quality.
• Maintain lab equipment like HPLC and GC.
• Support microbiology testing and yeast performance monitoring.

Skills

Routine testing and analysis

Hands-on equipment operation

Data recording and presentation

Collaboration with technical teams

Safety and compliance standards

Education

Degree in a scientific field

Tools

HPLC

GC

Spectrophotometers

Job description

Overview

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.

This is a full time role, working Monday - Friday, Day-shift.

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.