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Quality Control Analyst

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH

Manchester

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

LANXESS UK is seeking a QC Analyst for the Trafford Park site to ensure product quality through rigorous testing and documentation. The successful candidate will engage in method development, equipment maintenance, and compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and health programs
Flexible working options through the global 'Xwork' program
Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Background in chemical industry or related process industries.
  • Knowledge of GC and HPLC operation.
  • Confident in handling chemicals and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct method development for new processes and products.
  • Perform final product testing and quality documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations.

Skills

Communication
Handling Chemicals
Equipment Maintenance

Education

Relevant apprenticeship or degree

Tools

GC
HPLC

Job description

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Business Unit / Group Function: Polymer Additives

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Level of Experience: Entry level

Contract Type: Regular Permanent

Manchester - Lubricant Additives

The lubricant additives business units product portfolio of lubricants include synthetic base oils, lubricant additives, additive packages, and formulated lubricants. These are used in a wide variety of areas, in the automotive industry, in mechanical engineering, in metal processing, in shipbuilding, and even in the aviation industry. The lubricants are also used for engines, gearboxes, and other industrial applications in the power-generation, refrigeration, mining, constructions, primary metal, and food processing industries. Protect power trains from wear or extend the service life of machines when exposed to extreme temperatures Lanxess is developing special solutions for these applications.

Job Highlights

LANXESS UK is now recruiting a QC Analyst to work in our Trafford Park site!


About the role!
As an Analyst in our Quality Control department, you will be working to ensure the quality of our products pass testing, are properly documented and pass quality approval. You will be responsible for final product testing and approval of finished products and participation in evaluation of customer and development samples.

Main Responsibilities:
• Method development for new process and products.
• Equipment maintenance and repair in the laboratory.
• Ensure the analysis for the site effluent performed.
• Provide support for the production team with troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures including the reporting of all accidents, near misses and incidents to the site management.
• Conduct risk and COSHH assessments.
• Documenting and reporting non-conforming product.
• Documenting and reporting extensions.

Requirements

About You!

Ideally, you will have a background in the chemical industry or related process industries with a relevant apprenticeship or degree. The role will require you to be confident handling chemicals and equipment.
You will have knowledge of GC, and HPLC operation including equipment maintenance and wet chemistry techniques either from previous work experience or from education.
You must have good communication skills confident working closely with personnel across a range of departments and levels of seniority.
Once you are fully competent and have completed the required training and can demonstrate suitable competence and experience, you will be required to work one Saturday in 5. This involves a salary increase.

What to Expect
Applications are open until 17th June 2025, after this is If your application is successful, you’ll first have a conversation with a member of our Talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an on-site interview, where you'll meet the Hiring Manager and key team members. This is a great opportunity to gain insight into the role, our culture, and how we work.

What We Offer

At LANXESS, we provide:

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits to support your health and financial wellbeing
Flexible working options through our global “Xwork” program
Continuous development opportunities, including access to training and professional growth initiatives

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We’re also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Please Note: No agency approaches.
Recruitment is managed centrally by our Talent team. Any direct approaches to hiring managers will not be considered or eligible for fee payment.

What we offer you

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity: For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

Interested? Apply today with your full up to date CV and we will be in touch with you soon.

Lanxess UK is an equal opportunities employer.

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