General information Company / Establishment A long-established Specialty chemicals producer with a Platinum Ecovadis rating based in the North East of England, supplying over 400 customers via 2 manufacturing sites with its own R&D facilities Our 4 key businesses are: Personal Care, Proprietary Reduced Environmental Impact products, Solvent Recovery, Custom Manufacturing to serve sectors including Cosmetics, Oil & Gas, Homecare, Animal Nutrition, Lubricants What makes the difference? - We are a top tier COMAH site where Health and Safety is at the core of how we operate, we pride ourselves on an excellent health and safety record and work hard to ensure the safety of all - Our people are our biggest asset and we have long been a champion of the Better Health at Work programme having gained ‘maintaining excellence' rating for many years. This also extends to a strong ethos of support and opportunity for progression of our staff Would you like to join an innovative group with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of excellence? The Seqens story began in 2003 in the Lyon, France area. Since then, the group has grown steadily to become a major global player in pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients. We offer our customers contract manufacturing services and a broad portfolio of active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. Today, Seqens employs nearly 3,300 people across 3 continents and 9 countries. With 16 production sites and 9 R&D centers, we support over 1,500 customers worldwide Reference 2025-1461 Job Family / Sub-family Quality & Regulatory - Quality Control Contract type Permanent Job title Quality Control Chemist M/F/D Position Context: As a QC Chemist, you will report directly to the QC Team Leader providing analytical services to Operations, the Business and its customers as and when required. You will work across both the Middlesbrough and Billingham sites. Main tasks : Analytical testing of raw materials, bulk, intermediate, and finished products to established procedures and specifications Performing a variety of tests/calibrations to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus Preparing reagents, solutions, instruments, and apparatus according to established procedures to support the testing activities of the unit Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment (e.g. viscometers, pH meters, Gas Chromatographs). Preparing reagents, solutions, instruments and apparatus according to procedures to support QC testing activities Recording and interpreting results Troubleshooting of analytical and instrument problems Carrying out daily housekeeping in the Laboratory Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and calibrations. Analysis of drummed products, outside storage samples and non-routine samples Performing training and validation of Operators in Lab activities Preparing and carrying out Sample Dispatch Required skills : HNC/Degree in Chemistry is preferred Analytical experience in a similar role is essential An understanding of manufacturing and chemical plant processes would be advantageous Must be eligible to work in the UK Excellent IT skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft excel Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams At Seqens Custom Specialties, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness and inclusion. Should you have any accessibility requirements that would facilitate your application process, please email careersukseqens.com Job location United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough