Quality Control Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in advanced materials as a laboratory technician. This position involves quality control testing and materials preparation, key to progressing innovative R&D projects. You'll work with experienced chemists in a dynamic environment, enhancing laboratory practices and ensuring high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a laboratory setting preferred, especially in chemical R&D or quality control.
• Willingness to perform hands-on repetitive work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control testing and prepare materials for analysis.
• Investigate deviations and maintain laboratory records.
• Follow health and safety protocols in the laboratory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Adaptability

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Tools

FTIR

UV-Vis

XRF

TGA

Optical Microscope

DLS

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

Join our team as a key contributor to advancing product performance through collaboration with experienced chemists and materials scientists. Your role will involve conducting quality control testing, preparing materials for analysis, and performing non-routine analyses under direction.

You will also investigate deviations and maintain accurate records of laboratory tests.

This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact innovative projects. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about laboratory work, this role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your career.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with experienced chemists and materials scientists to progress our products to the next stage of performance.
• Strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures to conduct quality control testing for chemical and physical analysis.
• Prepare substrates, materials and samples for internal or external characterization.
• Assist in the investigation of deviations, out-of-specification results, and non-conformances.
• Perform non-routine analyses under direction.
• Track and monitor stock which include chemicals and consumables.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical instruments such as FTIR, UV-Vis, XRF, TGA, Optical Microscope, DLS.
• Support development and validation of analytical methods to support R&D and quality control initiatives.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all laboratory tests.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols within the laboratory setting and promote laboratory safety amongst peers.

Experience & Attributes:

• HNC/HND or degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or related disciplines.
• Passion for working hands-on in the lab, including willingness to perform repetitive work.
• Excellent attention to detail in performing laboratory practices and in data recording.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of laboratory safety and quality assurance.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new techniques and technologies.

Advantage:

• Proven experience in an analytical/materials characterisation laboratory, preferably in a chemical R&D or quality control environment.