Our client is a Global Leader in Specialty Aroma Chemicals. Due to growth, they are now looking to add a Technical Analyst to their team on a permanent basis, to be based in Teesside.
Responsibilities
1. Work alongside the Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day running of the laboratory.
2. Review Suppliers and customers specifications.
3. Control specifications changes.
4. Process out of specification and concessional release paperwork.
5. Undertake relevant analysis in respect to complaints and complete within the complaints system in the Coordinator's absence.
6. Calibrate, develop methods and standardise all equipment and chemicals in line with Quality Systems.
7. Ensure samples are processed through QC within the desired time period and priorities are managed.
8. Provide planned and reactive instrument maintenance.
9. Method development for new and existing materials.
10. Support the Coordinator to ensure the following:
1. Intercompany re-life’s are completed in a timely manner.
2. Stock is within the correct status within Oracle.
3. Work instructions and batch cards are maintained and updated.
4. Instrument service contracts are in place.
5. Preventative maintenance provided by service contract is completed by the schedule.
6. Corrective maintenance is arranged and completed when necessary by third parties.
7. All QC personnel are trained.
8. Plant personnel are advised of product non-conformance and corrective/preventative actions.
11. Become a member of the odour evaluation panel across both sites.
Experience & Qualifications:
1. Minimum Degree Level Chemistry (or equivalent).
2. Laboratory-based analytical experience.
3. Experience of GLC, GCMS, titrations, and other wet chemistry analysis is essential.
4. Experience of method development and validation is desirable.
5. Good laboratory practice.
6. Proven ability to build good working relationships both internally and externally.
7. Capable of working under own initiative and as part of a team.
8. Good communicator who is self-motivated, dedicated and well organized.
9. Someone who strives for continuous improvement.
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