QC/ Analytical Chemist is needed in East Cheshire with at least 2 years' experience working in industry, with specific experience with GC-FID/ MS and other wet chemistry techniques.
QC Chemist
Cheshire East
30,000 to 40,000 (dependent on experience)
Permanent
SRG are working with a major European Waste Management and Recycling company, providing waste solutions to industrial companies and providing high-quality, recycled raw materials for re-use in various industries. Due to growth and expansion of the business, they are now looking to add a QC Chemist to their technical team in Cheshire East. You will be quality testing incoming materials, as well as outgoing products. You will need to be a qualified and experienced QC/ Analytical chemist with specific experience using methods such as GC-FID/ MS and other wet chemistry techniques.
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank, pension.
Role/Description
* Strict following of company safety protocols, work policies and practices, including relevant risk assessments, compliance with PPE policy, accident and near miss reporting, and housekeeping standards.
* Performing laboratory analysis on crude, in-process and outgoing materials - including sample labelling, logging samples, sample analysis, result reporting, and subsequent acceptance and release of sampled material.
* Laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
* Stock-taking, assisting in ordering of laboratory supplies, and stock replenishment.
* Maintaining high levels of housekeeping, ensuring an organised and safe working environment.
* Product dispatch note certifications - confirming quality approval in accordance with product specification.
Requirements
* Degree in Chemistry (or similar)
* At least 2 years working as an Analytical/ QC Chemist
* Other qualification (e.g. NVQ) requires 5+ years relevant experience
* Working in an ISO or GMP/Certified laboratory is an advantage
* Working to tight deadlines
* GC-FID/MS experience is required (solvent purity analysis)
* Experience in wet chemistry techniques (KF, pH, titration)
* GC method development experience is a significant advantage
* Critical thinking and independent work ethic is essential
* Experience of troubleshooting and root cause analysis is an advantage
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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