Quality Engineer (chemical)

Straight-Line Group Services Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical engineering consultancy based in West Bromwich is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure QC equipment is calibrated and maintained. Responsibilities include developing and validating analytical methods, training staff on new procedures, and performing equipment checks. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in analytical chemistry and troubleshooting. This role offers a salary of £35,000 which is flexible based on experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of a broad range of analytical chemistry techniques.
• Competence in analytical method development and validation.
• Good knowledge and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all QC equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Responsible for analytical method development and verification.
• Operate and check analytical equipment following good laboratory practice.

Skills

Analytical chemistry techniques

Analytical method development

Analytical equipment troubleshooting

Environmental monitoring techniques

Software back-ups and set-up

Job description

Straight-Line are currently hiring a Quality Engineer to work with a chemical engineering company based in West Bromwich.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all the QC equipment is calibrated, maintained and fit for use.
• Responsible for analytical method development and method verification / validation for all new projects
• Responsible for creating STMs for new methods developed
• Ensure all the analysts are trained on the new methods developed during R&D phase and on STMS when the products proceed to production.
• Ensure service contracts for all the equipment are timely renewed and maintained at the optimum price possible
• Operate, calibrate and check analytical equipment, observing good laboratory practice.
• Under the supervision of the Quality Control Manager, carry out the investigation of equipment and material failures.
• Maintain reagent, equipment, parts and spares stock levels and ensure reagents are within expiry dates
• Perform the validation process of standard operating procedures.
• Prepare small samples for customers and dispatch as per special instructions
• Carry out analysis, to aid in the development and improvement of, plant process and Quality Control standard operating procedures
• Setting up test methods and specifications for new products on Sage and LIMS
• Provide analytical cover in shifts, when required

Person Specification

• An understanding of a broad range of analytical chemistry techniques
• Competence in analytical method development and method validation
• A good knowledge and experience in analytical equipment troubleshooting
• A good knowledge and understanding of software back ups and set-up
• Competence in specific analytical techniques (where applicable)
• An understanding of environmental monitoring techniques (where applicable)
• An understanding of deviation reporting and out-of-specification results procedures

Salary - £35,000 (flexible and dependent upon experience)

If this sounds of interest, please apply now! Alternatively, if you have any further questions, call us on (phone number removed).

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