This inclusive employer is a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. 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 Quality Technologist, 8:30am - 5pm Monday-Friday Unit 3C & D and Nutriblend House, Aylesford, Kent Full-time, Permanent KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES Flag any analytical failures (OOS results) to the rest of the operational team. Coordinate concession, pre-shipment samples and urgent orders with customer support team. Conduct GMP, hygiene and glass audits and conduct environmental and allergen swabs in production to schedule. Support validation activities (allergen, homogeneity, cleaning, shelf-life). Carry out some of the site pre-requisite controls such as temperature and humidity records. Verifying batch documents and labels prior to releasing them to production for manufacture. Collating analysis results and positively releasing finished product on time. Issuing customer C of A based on positive results. Coordinating finished products and RM sample analysis with internal and external laboratories. Coordinate customer premix monitoring, testing, and sharing reports. Support internal con-conformance and analytical failure investigations, root cause analysis and resolution. Support the QTs at Unit 3 as required. Note: the hours may temporarily change in the event of team absences to allow adequate cover and to accommodate for project work. CORE COMPETENCIES / PERSON SPECIFICATIONS Knowledge in a similar role is preferable. Organised and methodical Great verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail and focus on quality Assertive and confident Versatile and able to adapt to re-prioritising Ability to work autonomously, fast learner, willing to take initiatives and investigate issues with minimal guidance Able to analyse problems, detect root causes and resolve issues Self Starter - Able to prioritise work to adhere to tight deadlines Able to build relationships and happy to share knowledge with colleagues ensuring collaboration and business partnering IT proficient in the main Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) Team player and great communication skills Very organised and methodical, ability to prioritise and juggle multiple tasks Assertive and confident Flexible and versatile in their work ethic Be able to work autonomously and as part of a small team. Works well under pressure and handles well changes of priorities 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.