BOORTMALT is a global malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Boortmalt's expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers, and food industries, who rely on the supply of top-quality barley malts.
The Boortmalt Group is a fully owned subsidiary of the agricultural and agribusiness cooperative Axereal. Our relationship with Axereal, Europe's largest grain cooperative, ensures us access to high-quality barley year-round.
The Laboratory Assistant, based at Buckie, will support the Regional Quality & Technical Manager in delivering accurate, timely, and fully traceable analytical results for distilling malt produced across the UK & Ireland region.
This role is responsible for ensuring that core Certificate of Analysis (COA) parameters are generated efficiently for off‑kiln production batches, micromalted samples, and blend samples. The output of this role is critical in supporting operational decision‑making, product release, and meeting customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out routine laboratory analysis on malt samples from UK & Ireland distilling malt sites
* Perform analytical testing for key parameters including moisture, fermentability, beta‑glucans, and others
* Prepare samples for analysis, including milling, weighing, and laboratory mash preparation
* Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as extract apparatus, fermentation incubators, beta‑glucan analysers, density meters, and friability testers
* Accurately record analytical results and ensure full traceability of laboratory data
* Support the generation of Certificate of Analysis (COA) data for distilling malt batches
* Receive, log, and manage samples from Buckie and Glenesk, ensuring correct identification, storage, and prioritisation
* Perform routine calibration, verification, and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment
* Maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping, safety, and quality compliance
* Assist with documentation required for quality systems, audits, and certifications
* Monitor laboratory consumables and support procurement of supplies
* Support technical trials, including micromalting analysis and barley variety evaluation
* Assist in investigating analytical deviations or non‑conforming results
* Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory processes and workflows
Working Pattern
This role is primarily Monday to Friday, supporting analytical coverage for a 24/7 production environment. There may be occasional requirements to work weekends to complete sample preparation or monitoring, depending on operational demand.
Qualifications & Core Competencies
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* A strong commitment to accuracy and precision, particularly in data collection and reporting.
* The ability to follow laboratory protocols and procedures consistently and accurately.
* Previous experience working in a laboratory environment, ideally within grain, brewing, or food laboratories.
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