Quality Control Analyst

Manpower Ashford are currently recruiting for a Quality Control Analyst for our client based in Ashford, Kent

Temporary Assingment - 36.25 hrs per week

As a Quality Control Analyst in Ashford, you will evaluate raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods by performing basic sensory or physical or analytical tests to secure compliance with product safety regulations, specifications, and standards.
This role reports to the Quality Control Manager.
You will:

• Perform a variety of Quality Control-related sensory assessments including organoleptic (e.g. odor & taste) and visual determinations (e.g. color and appearance).
• Perform a variety of Quality Control-related measurements (e.g. chemical tests to determine pH, and acid values) using wet chemical methods such as titration, saponification.
• Perform a variety of Quality Control-related measurements (e.g. specific gravity, refractive index, melting point, flashpoint) to determine the physical characteristics of the sample
• Perform a variety of Quality Control-related measurements (e.g. chromatography, GC-MS, infra-red, ICP) to determine the composition of samples tested.
• Enter results into laboratory books/systems such as SAP.
• Document non-conformance. Extract, summarise, and collect data for material-related investigations.

Your professional background:

• High School Diploma within a technical field such as Chemistry, Biology, etc. with experience in chemistry or laboratory techniques and general equivalency development (GED) is required.
• Overall work experience of 1 to 2 years in a similar position.
• Previous background in Sensory Evaluation and Analytical QC.
• Laboratory or QC techniques.
• Good computer knowledge with such systems as SAP, Databases, and Microsoft Office products.
• Operational experience in a laboratory environment, analytical equipment, and instruments such as weighing balance, Densitometer, Refractometer, Moisture balances, Karl Fischer Titrator, Sieve testing equipment, and GC.
• Knowledge of chemical substances, hazardous materials, and related local regulations.
• Basic Sensory evaluation capability / potential capability preferred.