Junior Flavour Analyst

Bottom Line Training and Consulting; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing global company in the Food and Beverage sector is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Technician. The role involves supporting the R&D team in flavour analysis, ensuring good laboratory practices, and leveraging analytical techniques. Ideal candidates should have a qualification in Chemistry and prior industry experience. This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of projects within a passionate team.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Medical Aid benefit participation

Half pay maternity leave

13th cheque

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in the Flavour/Food Industry.
• Ability to conduct analytical flavour support.
• Familiar with sample preparation techniques for GCMS and GC-FID.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tasks in the laboratory, including flavour matching analysis.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical equipment.
• Record and manage laboratory samples and documentation.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Precision

Team Player

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

MSc/BSc/ND/BTech in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Gas Chromatography (GC/MS and GC/FID)

HPLC

SAP

Job description

YOUR ROLE

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the R&D Team on technical and administrative functions related to the development of new flavours and flavour analysis, including analytical flavour support to the wider MEA region.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysing of raw materials, flavours and market products.
• Preparing of samples, recording of information and creating documentation accurately.
• Perform the day-to-day tasks for Analytical laboratory i.e. flavour matching analysis.
• Record-keeping of samples coming in and going out of the Analytical Laboratory.
• Calibration and maintenance of Analytical equipment.
• Evaluate interim results and compile reports as required.
• Organising and managing of analysis information and record keeping.
• Ensuring Good Laboratory Practice is maintained in the Analytical Laboratory.
• Ensuring an optimum exchange of information within the R&D division.
• Working efficiently with other flavourists and Analytical members.
• Optimal usage of the company’s digital systems and initiation of optimization efforts related to the relevant business processes.
• Keeping pace with developments in analytical chemistry and its implementation.
• Working closely with the Manager to achieve optimal results.

YOUR EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Relevant tertiary qualification (MSc/BSc/ND/BTech) - Chemistry or related.
• At least 2 years’ previous work experiencein the Flavour/Food Industry, using techniques such as gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and gas chromatography (GC/FID).
• Knowledge of HPLC will be advantageous.
• Experience with maintenance of GC instrument and organizing servicing of equipment.
• Experience of SAP will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a structured and diligent manner with a high degree of precision and the energy to deliver projects on time and to a consistently high standard.
• Be able to taste a variety of food and beverages including alcohol.
• Must be familiar with typical sample preparation techniques that are applicable for GCMS and GC-FID.
• Needs to show a high degree of pro-active thinking.
• High level of communication skills required: communicates clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
• The ability to provide concise, accurate analytical reports.
• Ability to work closely with the R&D team locally.
• Operational Excellence.
• Team Player.
• Entrepreneurial Thinking.
• Solution Driven.
• Positive Thinker.
• Ability to use Chemistry knowledge in an unconventional way.

YOUR BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a fast-growing global company in the Food and Beverage industry.
• A new and challenging role with the freedom to take ownership and make great things happen.
• Being part of a passionate team, who love and feel proud about what they do.
• Pension fund.
• Medical Aid benefit participation (non-compulsory).
• Half pay maternity leave.
• 13^th cheque.