Shift Quality Control (QC) Chemist

Seqens Group; Billingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals producer in North East England is seeking an analytical chemist to provide analytical services on a 12-hour shift system. The role involves conducting quality control testing, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry and relevant analytical experience, along with strong IT and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Essential analytical experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in a shift pattern.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control testing of raw materials and products.
• Record analysis results and update the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Troubleshoot analytical and instrument issues.

Skills

Analytical experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Education

HNC/Degree in Chemistry

Job description

To provide analytical services to Operations, the Business, and its customers on a 12-hour shift system (Days/Nights), ensuring accurate and timely analysis of plant and import/export samples.

- Conduct quality control testing of raw materials, bulk, intermediate, and finished products according to established procedures to verify conformance to specifications for specific chemical or physical properties.

- Follow methods and procedures diligently.

- Record all analysis results and update the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

- Perform maintenance and certification tests on instruments and apparatus.

- Prepare reagents, solutions, and calibrate instruments and apparatus as per procedures to support testing activities.

- Maintain daily housekeeping in the laboratory.

- Record and interpret test results.

- Troubleshoot analytical and instrument issues.

- Conduct vent monitoring.

- Analyze drummed products, outside storage samples, and non-routine samples.

Required skills :

- HNC/Degree in Chemistry preferred.

- Essential analytical experience in a similar role.

- Experience working in a shift pattern.

- Understanding of manufacturing and chemical plant processes is advantageous.

- Must be eligible to work in the UK.

- Excellent IT skills, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Seqens is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage qualified candidates to apply. For accessibility requirements, please email [e-mail].

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General information

Company / Establishment

A long-established specialty chemicals producer based in North East England, with a Platinum Ecovadis rating, supplying over 400 customers via two manufacturing sites with R&D facilities.

Our key sectors include Personal Care, Reduced Environmental Impact Products, Solvent Recovery, and Custom Manufacturing for Cosmetics, Oil & Gas, Homecare, Animal Nutrition, and Lubricants.

We are a top-tier COMAH site prioritizing health and safety, with a strong support culture and opportunities for staff progression.

Seqens began in 2003 in Lyon, France, and has grown into a global pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients provider, employing nearly 3,300 people across 3 continents, with 16 production sites and 9 R&D centers supporting over 1,500 customers worldwide.