QC Shift Analyst

International Flavors & Fragrances; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the flavors industry is seeking a QC Shift Analyst for their Quality team. This role involves performing crucial testing and detailed chemical analysis of raw materials and customer samples. Candidates should have a background in laboratory analysis, preferably in a food-related industry, and a Bachelor's degree in a related science field. The position requires strong analytical skills and familiarity with various laboratory techniques to ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory and chemical analysis experience within a food or related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of IFF customer profiles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing for raw materials based on specifications and inspection plans.
• Complete analytical activities to meet department KPIs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment according to ISO17025 requirements.
• Conduct detailed investigations into non-conformances including root cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical activities

GC-FID

GC-MS

HPLC

Karl Fisher Titration

UV spectroscopy

Particle size analysis

Steam distillation

Fat extraction

pH determination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field

Tools

SAP functionality

Job description

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a QC Shift Analyst to join the Flavours Quality team, working a rotating 2-shift pattern (Monday to Thursday: 06:00 until 14:00 or 14:00 until 22:00, Friday: 06:00 until 11:00 or 11:00 until 16:00).

The successful candidate will perform testing for all raw materials based on the specification and inspection plan developed for each product. They will also be responsible for detailed chemical analysis of customer samples/non-conformances using laboratory equipment.

Job Requirements

As a QC Shift Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Completing analytical activities (raw material and finished product testing) to meet department KPIs, using techniques such as GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC, Karl Fisher Titration (KF), UV spectroscopy, Particle size analysis, Steam distillation, Fat extraction, Metrohm autotitrator operation, and pH determination.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment in good order according to ISO17025 requirements, utilizing statistical techniques where applicable.
• Ensuring updated and adequate working methods are in place.
• Maintaining QM (Quality Module) master data to ensure materials are tested against current IFF specifications and CofA’s are not blocked.
• Performing detailed chemical investigations into internal and external non-conformances, including root cause analysis and preventative actions.
• Detailing rework requirements for failures.
• Ensuring laboratory supplies are sufficient.

Required Experience

• Prior laboratory and chemical analysis experience within a food or related industry.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field (chemistry, biology, food science, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of SAP functionality and IFF customer profiles.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, nationality, race, age, or sex. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work, regardless of religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.