QC Chemist

CK Group are recruiting for a QC Chemist, to join a chemical manufacturing company, at their site based in Cambridgeshire, on an 18 month fixed term contract, with possibility of becoming permanent.

Shifts:

40 hours per week, weekly rotation (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday).

Salary:

£35,600 - £39,600 per annum, including shift premium.

The Company:

Our client is a leading chemical adhesive and composite materials manufacturer.

Location:

This role is located at our client's site just outside of Cambridge.

Your main duties will be:

• Develop and validate new test methods, writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  
• Support Process Development with non-routine test requirements for new product introductions (NPI).  
• Lead test method improvement projects and update key test SOPs.   
• Maintain stock levels of lab consumables and chemicals.  
• Support in-process and final product testing according to designated methods and procedures.  
• Manage the calibration and maintenance of laboratory testing equipment.  
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations into quality events and non-conformance issues.  
• Provide expert advice to the manufacturing plant for in-process failures.  
• Lead quality inspections, confirmations, and audits of the production plant.

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Degree in Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline. 
• Significant experience in a laboratory environment with Chemical Manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality control processes and wet chemistry testing.
• Experience with adhesive or composite systems (advantageous).  
• IT proficiency, including experience with LIMS, SAP, and OEM software.  

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 118 097 in all correspondence.

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