Chemist

ICL Group; Daventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemicals industry is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to ensure the quality of raw materials and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Chemistry and showcase strong problem-solving skills. This permanent position includes responsibilities such as raw material testing, maintaining quality records, and supporting the QC function at Greenbest Ltd.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent required.
• Intermediate IT skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Tenacious problem-solver with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct raw material testing and record keeping.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and HSE legislation.
• Provide support to the Quality Control function.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Intermediate level of IT skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field – minimum 2:2 or equivalent

Job description

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AmegA Sciences plc (part of ICL-group) is an established company of 40 years producing niche products for the fertiliser and surfactant industry for Agricultural, Horticultural and Amenity sectors. With manufacturing facilities in Daventry, Northamptonshire. We are currently looking for a Quality Control Chemist to analyse raw materials in our Quality Control Department.

The Role:

The position is for a Permanent contract.

• The ideal candidate will have a tenacious, problem-solving nature, attention to detail and a proactive approach to Quality Control.
• Working to ISO standards
• Undertaking quality control assessments for all the raw material used in manufacturing and supporting QC function of Greenbest Ltd.
• Previous experience working to a Quality Management System is not essential but would be advantageous.

The Role Responsibilities:

• Raw material testing
• Ensure accurate records of raw material analysis are kept up to date.
• Analytical analysis for quality control including wet chemistry technique and ICP-AES.
• Provide support to the Quality Control function at Greenbest Ltd.
• Manufacturing support.
• Investigate internal or external complaints related to raw materials and final products.
• Ensure accurate records are kept of all laboratory work.
• Maintaining the upkeep and cleanliness of the QC and Analytical laboratories.
• Procure laboratory consumables and general supplies of the lab.
• Complying with ISO9001, ISO14001, and HSE legislation.
• Monthly reporting of QC performance.
• Responsible for maintaining the service contracts for analytical equipment.

Academic & Qualifications:

Degree in Chemistry or related field – minimum 2:2 or equivalent.

The Skills & Competencies:

• Problem solving.
• Able to plan, prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines.
• Intermediate level of IT skills i.e. Microsoft word, excel or equivalent.

About ICL

ICL is a global specialty minerals and chemicals company operating potash, bromine and phosphate mineral value chains in a unique, integrated business model. ICL extracts raw materials from well-positioned mineral assets and utilizes technology and industrial know-how to add value for customers in key agricultural and industrial markets worldwide. ICL employs around 12.000 people worldwide and is active in many European countries. The European Headquarters are located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
For more information, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com .