Quality Analyst - Classical (Part-time)

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in natural extracts is seeking a part-time Quality Analyst in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves analyzing raw materials in the Quality Control lab, ensuring they meet standards. Join a global team dedicated to excellence and innovation, with a focus on employee development and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Annual bonus

BUPA medical and dental schemes

Pension with 9% employer contribution

Life assurance

Income protection

SAYE schemes

Free shares

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial laboratory.
• Data analysis skills related to laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Measuring physical parameters of raw materials.
• Performing classical and instrumental analyses.
• Conducting organoleptic evaluations.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

Science degree with chemistry modules

Tools

Chromatography

MS

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Quality Analyst - Classical (Part-time), Bury St Edmunds

Client: Treatt

Location: Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 615e0f253539

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description

We are a trusted manufacturer of natural extracts and ingredients for the global beverage, flavour, fragrance, and consumer goods markets, based in the UK, US, and China.

Founded in 1886, we are committed to continuous improvement and have established deep roots and a visionary strategic path.

Our team is creative, technically skilled, and dedicated, enabling us to develop a range of products to meet diverse needs.

We collaborate across departments including logistics, HR, finance, operations, R&D, sales, marketing, IT, and procurement, making us a preferred partner internationally.

Job title: Quality Analyst – Classical (Part-time)

Reporting to: Classical Lead

Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Hours: 24 hours/week (Mon-Wed)

Number of positions: 1 (Temporary for 12 months)

Start Date: End of July

The Opportunity

This role involves analyzing flavour and fragrance raw materials passing through our Quality Control laboratory, including classical wet analysis, instrumental analysis, and organoleptic evaluation to ensure materials are fit for purpose.

What it’s like to work here

Since 1886, we’ve been making the world taste better, selling over 3000 products in more than 90 countries. We aim to be the partner of choice for leading flavour and fragrance companies.

Joining Treatt means becoming part of a global team of over 400 experts dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Our culture emphasizes feedback, learning, and development, creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive.

What you’ll be doing

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Measuring physical parameters of raw materials (density, refractive index, optical rotation, melting points, flash points)
• Performing classical and instrumental analyses (peroxide values, acid values, ester values, UV, IR, chromatography, MS)
• Conducting organoleptic evaluations and preparing tasting solutions
• Preparing reagents, calibrating instruments, and coordinating external analyses
• Assisting with sample receipt, laboratory housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts

Additional departmental tasks:

• Maintaining chemical inventory and purchasing supplies
• Ensuring a clean, safe working environment and reporting hazards
• Reporting equipment issues and maintaining safety standards
• Participating in training and shift work as needed

What we’re looking for

• A science degree, preferably with chemistry modules, or equivalent experience
• Experience in an industrial laboratory
• Data analysis skills related to laboratory work

What we’ll do for you

We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, annual bonus, BUPA medical and dental schemes, pension with 9% employer contribution, life assurance, income protection, SAYE schemes, and free shares. We support work/life balance and staff wellbeing through various initiatives and social events.

Polite Notice

Please do not contact us via recruitment agencies. We have a preferred supplier list, and unsolicited calls can disrupt our operations.