QC Laboratory Analyst

QC Laboratory Analyst

Cotes Park Estates, Cotes Park Ln, Somercotes, Alfreton DE55 4NN, UK Req #3512

Thursday, January 2, 2025

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.

Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide.
As a family business, we've valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We're committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com

Purpose of the role

• To promote Food Safety and Quality culture through the business.
• Testing of raw materials finished products and packaging against specifications.
• Continual development of all Quality Control testing to ensure a robust Food Safety and Quality System and promoting food safety & Quality culture in line with company strategy, regulatory, and customer requirements - whilst responding to an ever changing and evolving customer and business requirements.
• Ensure the effective running of the Quality Control Laboratory by:
  • Supporting the QC lab Manager and Shift Supervisors,
  • Handling of customer complaints, internal rejects and supplier complaints where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Testing of raw materials, packaging and finished products
• Test result entry into the system
• Release or rejecting product as required
• Actively using the CAPA system for logging of rejects and complaints, as well as following up on associated actions
• Conducting investigations as part of the continuous improvement programme
• Complete root cause analysis
• Implement and develop testing methodologies and ensuring compliance of equipment and testing
• Preparing samples for external analysis
• Build relationships with Operations to resolve and improvement the manufacturing process
• Work in accordance with good laboratory practices, and within health and safety requirements

Requirements

• Excellent computer literacy include the Office suite
• Knowledge of microbiology and analytical chemistry
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRC standards and other relevant customer standards
• Sensory skills
• Relevant laboratory instrumentation courses
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively
• Good knowledge of food standards including allergens
• Self-motivated and determined
• Keen eye for details and confident to raise concerns effectively and constructively
• An effective communicator

Requirements

We operate a continental shift system on 12hour shifts, rotating between days and nights. 4 days on and 4 days off. Initially the training may involve working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am - 4.30pm.

Working at Griffith Foods

We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people's well-being.
We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers' success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.
We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability you may contact us at [email protected]

Other details

• Job Family Quality Assurance
• Job Function Operations
• Pay Type Salary