Quality Control Analyst

LANXESS Water Treatment & Liquid Purification; Stretford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lubricant additives sector is seeking a QC Analyst for its Trafford Park site. The role involves ensuring product quality through testing and compliance, along with responsibilities in method development and laboratory equipment maintenance. The position offers competitive compensation, bonuses, and a supportive environment focused on training and growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits supporting health and financial wellbeing

Flexible working options via ‘Xwork’ program

Opportunities for training and professional growth

Inclusive environment valuing diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in handling chemicals and equipment.
• Knowledge of GC, HPLC, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Method development for new processes and products.
• Final product testing and approval.
• Conducting risk and COSHH assessments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Confidence working across departments

Knowledge of GC, HPLC, and wet chemistry techniques

Education

Background in chemical or related process industries

Relevant education or apprenticeship

Job description

Contract Type: Regular Permanent

Manchester - Lubricant Additives

The lubricant additives business unit's product portfolio includes synthetic base oils, lubricant additives, additive packages, and formulated lubricants. These products are used across various industries such as automotive, mechanical engineering, metal processing, shipbuilding, and aviation. They serve applications like engines, gearboxes, and other industrial uses in power generation, refrigeration, mining, construction, primary metals, and food processing. Lanxess is developing specialized solutions for these applications.

Job Highlights

LANXESS UK is recruiting a QC Analyst to join our Trafford Park site.

About the role:

As a QC Analyst, you will ensure our products pass quality tests, are properly documented, and receive quality approval. Responsibilities include final product testing, approval of finished products, and evaluating customer and development samples.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Method development for new processes and products.
2. Maintaining and repairing laboratory equipment.
3. Performing analysis for site effluent.
4. Supporting production with troubleshooting.
5. Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures, including reporting incidents.
6. Conducting risk and COSHH assessments.
7. Documenting and reporting non-conforming products and extensions.

Requirements:

Ideally, you have a background in the chemical or related process industries with relevant education or apprenticeship. You should be confident handling chemicals and equipment, with knowledge of GC, HPLC, and wet chemistry techniques, gained through experience or education. Good communication skills and confidence working across departments are essential. Once fully trained and competent, you will work one Saturday in five, with a salary increase.

Application Process:

Applications close on 17th June 2025. Successful candidates will have an initial conversation with our Talent team, followed by an on-site interview with the Hiring Manager and team members. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the role and our culture.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits supporting health and financial wellbeing
• Flexible working options via our “Xwork” program
• Opportunities for training and professional growth
• An inclusive environment that values diversity and supports individual potential

Please note: No agency approaches. Recruitment is managed by our Talent team; direct approaches to managers will not be considered.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive compensation including bonuses
• Supportive benefits like retirement plans, health programs, and insurance
• Work-life balance through flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion

If interested, please apply with your current CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Lanxess UK is an equal opportunities employer.