Quality Control Analyst

N D Oliver & Co Ltd; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fine chemical specialist manufacturer is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support manufacturing and release of products. The role involves performing quality control testing, managing samples, and preparing technical documentation. Ideal candidates will have a background in Chemistry and strong analytical skills, although related scientific degrees will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Chemistry or related scientific discipline desired.
• Experience with GC, HPLC, ICP, Titration techniques preferred but not essential.
• Ability to meet critical timelines and build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control analytical testing and sample management.
• Prepare technical documentation and maintain training records.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

A-levels in related scientific discipline

Job description

Heysham, Lancashire

Temporary role (ongoing, possibility of permanent)

Our client is a fine chemical specialist manufacturer. The products they make are produced on site via reaction mechanisms and this role will support this manufacture and release of these materials as well as third party products. Broadly this will involve performing routine laboratory procedures, transfer/verification/validation of methodology, and project work within the department.

This is a new role due to expansion, separate to our hiring for similar in September. Please do reapply if you continue to be interested in this opportunity.

What Youll Do

• Perform quality control analytical testing of incoming goods, intermediates and/or finished products from Manufacturing and Development.
• Sample incoming raw, retest and complaint testing material.
• Ensure that all retain samples are processed, labelled, tracked and transferred to storage.
• Manage electronic tracking of samples, product retains and archive records.
• Receive, label and store chemicals, reagents, and lab supplies appropriately in designated areas.
• Prepare technical documentation, such as analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, specifications, investigations, certificates and reports.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment.
• Maintain own training records and support and train other team members as required.
• Communicate effectively with others on site and internationally, and to participate with them in problem solving activities.
• Work with HSE, PPI and 5S in mindat all timesincluding participation in continuous improvement activities looking for further opportunities to progress the team/department.
• Other related duties as assigned by QC Supervisor.
  
  

Your Background

• We are seeking someone qualified to degree in Chemistry or strongly related scientific discipline. This is desired but not essential, if you do not hold a specific chemistry degree (such as a related field) or hold A-level and have a strong desire to get into a role like this please apply and well discuss it.
• Experience/strong knowledge of instrumental and traditional analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, ICP, Titration desired but not essential
• Ability to work to critical timelines
• A strong ability to build positive working relationships with both internal and external business customers and clients.
• Highly motivated anddetail orientedindividual with excellent communication, computer and organisational skills.
  
  

On this occasion, LiCa Scientific is acting as an employment business.

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