QC ANALYST

Job title: Quality Analyst
Reporting to: QC Supervisor
Location: Lakeland FL
Hours: 40 hours per week

The objective of this role is to perform full analysis of flavor and fragrance raw materials that pass through the Quality Control laboratory. This encompasses the classical wet analysis, instrumental analysis to assess the acceptability of the profile, and organoleptic evaluation, to ensure that any material that enters or leaves the site is fit for purpose.

We’ve been making the world taste better since 1886 and sell over 3000 products in more than 90 countries, but we’re only just getting started. We’re on an exciting journey and have ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for the world’s leading flavour and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands.

On joining Treatt, you’ll become one of over 300 international experts, working together to collectively surprise and delight our customers. Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people as without them, we’d never succeed.

We think Treatt’s a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it:

“Everyone wants your feedback and opinion; it feels like a place of study where nurturing and encouragement are the standard. It is very clear the hard work that goes into providing excellence for customers, but it is also very apparent that managers have the same goals for helping us all to progress.” – Anita, Quality Analyst

“Joining my close and supportive team was the most enjoyable way to gain more skills and increase my knowledge” – Ashley, Distillation Control Team Leader
“Treatt creates an environment to help you be the best you can, with no two days the same and opportunities always available to help you learn and develop. The people and the culture create a fantastic company to be part of” – Rebecca, Customer Care Team Leader

JOB SUMMARY

The objective of this role is to perform full analysis of flavor and fragrance raw materials that pass through the Quality Control laboratory. This encompasses the classical wet analysis, instrumental analysis to assess the acceptability of the profile, and organoleptic evaluation, to ensure that any material that enters or leaves the site is fit for purpose.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measure physical parameters of flavour and fragrance raw materials originating from various departments and external sources, which includes but is not exclusive to density, pH, refractive index, optical rotation, %
  Aldehyde, and Peroxide values.
• Perform instrumental analysis on the above products which includes but is not exclusive to, UV spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy.
• Collect and analyze chromatographic data, being able to make conclusions on sample suitability and identify potential contamination, adulteration, or chromatography issues.
• Perform general essential oil analysis but with further tests specific to the substance under analysis.
• Participate in organoleptic evaluation of the products.
• Prepare tasting solutions, arrange for a representative number of individuals to carry out analysis, and report data.
• Prepare reagents for routine and non-routine analysis as well as analytical standards, to include accurately weighing and diluting stock standard materials for calibration purposes.
• Identify problems, whether it be with a sample, process, or instrument, and propose solutions to address issues in a timely manner.
• Carry out regular calibration and maintenance of the measuring instruments as prescribed by the working practices in the laboratory.
• Perform internal microbiological testing.
• Communicate with relevant departments for analytical samples to be sent for…