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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Prinova is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. Prinova holds strategic stocks in 35+ centres around the world to ensure continuity of supply and has liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA. Prinova's premix business is underpinned with over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing customers with global inventories, market expertise and leading market positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals and more.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a motivated Laboratory Analyst to provide Maternity cover. The Laboratory Analyst will work as part of the Quality Control Laboratory and will be responsible for the analysis of samples, chemical and consumable upkeep, ordering and inventory, waste and safety records, routine equipment maintenance, and managing daily work allocation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work as part of the team to prepare and coordinate daily activities in the laboratory relating to the analysis of samples in the laboratory.
• Maintain safety records and Material Safety Data Sheets
• General health & safety of laboratory within the laboratory.
• Maintain good hygiene and housekeeping at all times
• Maintain effective communication with other departments
• Check analytical results and issue reports
• Investigate failures and carry out corrective action
• Work with the other laboratory staff to participate in customer P-tests.
• Conducting vitamin and mineral analysis to achieve product release.
• Involved in analytical method development/transfer and validation plus report writing.
• Required to follow up on analytical issues and conduct trouble-shooting investigations
• Significant input in the authorship of SOPs
• Be able to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the lab
• Have the opportunity to be involved in different internal projects

CORE COMPETENCIES / PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent level of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to plan ahead effectively
• Methodical with great attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously, fast learner, willing to take initiatives and investigate issues with minimal guidance
• Self-Starter - Able to prioritise work to adhere to tight deadlines
• IT proficient in the main Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• The candidate must be experienced in HPLC analysis and methodology, LC-MS, UPC2 or ICP experience would be beneficial.
• The candidate must have completed science based A-levels to a satisfactory grade. Higher education at HND or degree level is preferred, but not essential.
• The candidate must have at least 2-3 years of laboratory experience in the Food/Pharmaceutical industry in a QC or R&D capacity.
• The candidate is required to be flexible and versatile in their work ethic and be able to work in a small team.

Prinova Europe Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity