Job Title: Chemosensory Analyst - Synergy
Location: Southampton, UK
Salary: up to £35,000
contract: Permanent
work pattern: On site
Synergy are currently working with a world-leading Consumer goods organisation located in Southampton with a vacancy for a Chemosensory Analyst. The purpose of this role is To plan and execute all Chemosensory activities in line with best practises, ensuring excellence in execution.
Synergy, part of SRG, offer a range of scientific solutions to different Clients in the Life Sciences sector. We can offer a competitive salary, a range of excellent benefits and access to training & development opportunities within the role.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organise and conduct Chemosensory analyses, in particular Gas Chromatography coupled to Olfactometry based on Aroma Extract Dilution Analysis (GC-O/AEDA), ensuring that a clear briefing is articulated.
- Develop and test new working procedures/methods in line with project requirements, compiling study plans, writing SOPs and ensuring all documentation is aligned to business practices.
- Prepare samples for Chemosensory evaluation including those for the GC-Olfactometry panel.
- Collect analytical and sensory data, analysis and reporting.
- Prepare and organise all laboratory tasks in an efficient and orderly way to ensure smooth running within the Chemosensory lab.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant SOP's, working practices and requirements.
- Be responsible for planning, coordinating and facilitating GC-Olfactometry panel sessions.
- Provide GC-Olfactometry capabilities and capacities versus the planned schedule.
- Drive the awareness of the Chemosensory GC-Olfactometry capability and advises on the most appropriate methods to suit test objectives.
Requirements:
- BSc or Masters, or with equivalent experience, preferably in food chemistry or life sciences.
- Experience of working within a laboratory.
- Experience with GC-Olfactometry, GC-MS would be desirable.
- Computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook calendar management.
- Recognised proficiency in laboratory techniques used to extract, separate and analyse flavour compounds in complex sample matrices.
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