Job title: Quality Analyst - Analytical

Reporting to: Analytical Lead

Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Hours: 40 hours per week

The Opportunity

The objective of this role is to perform analysis of flavour and fragrance raw materials that pass through the Quality Control laboratory. 

What it’s like to work here

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. You can find out more about our exciting organisation here: TREATT | About Treatt the trusted global ingredients manufacturer

On joining Treatt, you’ll become one of over 400 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

What you’ll be doing

The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

Agricultural Residue determination of materials utilising GCMSMS.

Trace contaminant analysis to include but not exclusively, phthalates, antioxidants, and solvents by GCMS.

Analysis of materials for FAME and Chiral determinations by GC-FID.

Analysis of materials by UPLC for Acids and Furanocoumarin determination.

Performing and assessing the routine instrument validations to ensure systems are fit for use. To include upkeep of the routine instrument validation logs.

Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of GC, GCMS & GCMSMS instrumentation and upkeep of the instrument maintenance log.

Preparation of standard materials required for the calibration of instruments and methods and performing the subsequent calibrations. To include upkeep of the calibration logs.

Performing routine daily checks as prescribed to ensure the laboratory and instrumentation is in an appropriate state for work.

Analysis of essential oil profile by GC on an ad hoc basis as required.

What we’re looking for

If you have a genuine passion for what you do and want to work in an environment that celebrates progress, teamwork and dedication, you’re what we’re after.

You will either have a degree in a science-based discipline, preferably with chemistry-based modules, or industry experience relevant to the role. Specific training on procedures whilst being desirable is not required as full training is provided by Treatt.

What we’ll do for you

We offer an excellent package which includes a competitive salary; a generous holiday entitlement as well as the opportunity to purchase additional holiday, we also offer a discretionary annual bonus, BUPA medical and dental schemes, pension scheme with 9% employer contribution, life assurance, group income protection, SAYE schemes and free shares.

With the encouragement and development you need, we help you to become your ultimate you. Beyond building a successful career, we also support the wishes and ambitions of our staff outside of the office in achieving a health work/life balance - the wellbeing of our staff is paramount to us, which we actively promote and support by regularly delivering a variety of wellbeing initiatives and offering responsibility based flexibility. There will also be opportunities to be actively involved in community and charity projects and to take part in numerous subsidized social events.

Polite Notice

We politely request that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. We have a preferred supplier list and high volumes of speculative calls from agencies negatively impact upon the efficiency of our business. Please help us to maintain the highest levels of customer service by respecting our wishes.