QC Chemist

Gruopo 3D España y Portugal S.L.L.; Widnes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business in Widnes is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to join their shift team. This role involves analyzing inorganic samples and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like ISO 9000 & ISO 14001. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry and display a self-motivated work ethic, along with the ability to work independently or in a team. Key responsibilities include laboratory equipment maintenance and report generation. Competitive salary offered alongside shift work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry (or equivalent) required.
• Experience with ICP-AES or AAS is preferable but not essential.
• Proficient in following ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 criteria.

Responsibilities

• Analyse a steady throughput of inorganic samples.
• Report results to the appropriate production area.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated before use.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the QC laboratory.

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

ICP-AES

AAS

Autotitrator

IC unit

Job description

Overview

£39,830 • Widnes • 2x Shift (Earlies/Lates) • (Sunday mornings covered on an overtime basis)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Quality Control Chemist to work at their facility based near Widnes.

Responsibilities

• There is an opportunity to join the shift team as a QC Chemist; the ideal candidate will be self-motivated; work well as part of a team or with minimum supervision; and enjoys working in a highly regulated and technical environment.
• Reporting to the QC Team Leader, the Quality Control Chemist's role is to analyse a steady throughput of inorganic samples to meet demanding production deadlines.
• Analysing in-process and finished products and reporting results to the appropriate production area within an agreed time.
• Following QSP analytical procedures to ensure ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 criteria are met and product specifications are complied with.
• Ensuring that all laboratory equipment is calibrated before use.
• Use of existing laboratory instrumentation including ICP-AES, AAS, Autotitrator and IC unit. Preventative maintenance is carried out when required.
• Printing designated labels for final product packaging.
• Reviewing and maintaining COSHH assessments for all laboratory chemicals.
• Ensuring that the QC laboratory is always clean and tidy and it is a safe working environment.
• Undertaking any other work assigned by the QC Team Leader or her designate.

Person Specification

• Degree in Chemistry (or equivalent)
• ICP-AES or AAS experience preferable but not essential

Apply

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment business.

gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Closing Date: 02/03/2026

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