Quality Control Chemist

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is assisting an established manufacturing business in Rugby to recruit a Quality Control Chemist. The role focuses on hands-on laboratory work, performing QC tests, preparing CoAs, and supporting production and technical teams to keep products within specifications.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry degree with 2+ years in industrial QC, with practical GC-MS experience.

Qualifications

• Practical GC-MS experience essential.
• Chemistry degree or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Ideally 2+ years' experience within an industrial QC laboratory.
• Knowledge of UV-Vis and other analytical techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with solvents and knowledge of REACH, CLP and COSHH advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out QC testing of raw materials and finished products using GC-MS and other analytical techniques.
• Analyse results and prepare Certificates of Analysis (CoAs).
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Investigate quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and COSHH.
• Work closely with Production and Technical teams to support site operations.

Skills

GC-MS

Industrial QC

Attention to detail

Solvents knowledge

REACH COSHH awareness

Analytical techniques

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

We’re working exclusively with an established business within the chemical manufacturing sector to recruit a Quality Control Chemist.

This is a hands-on laboratory role involving analytical testing, quality control and technical support to ensure products meet required specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out QC testing of raw materials and finished products using GC-MS and other analytical techniques
• Analyse results and prepare Certificates of Analysis (CoAs)
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Investigate quality issues and support corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and COSHH
• Work closely with Production and Technical teams to support site operations

About You:

• Practical GC-MS experience is essential
• Chemistry degree or equivalent laboratory experience
• Ideally 2+ years' experience within an industrial QC laboratory
• Knowledge of UV-Vis and other analytical techniques
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience with solvents and knowledge of REACH, CLP and COSHH would be advantageous

An excellent opportunity for a practical, technically capable Chemist looking for a varied role within an established manufacturing environment.