QC Chemist required on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring a degree in Chemistry or similar, coupled with hands-on laboratory experience of analytical techniques, including HPLC. Recent Chemistry graduates are encouraged to apply.

Title: QC Chemist

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)

Term: Temporary (maternity cover)

SRG are working with an innovative, global company who specialise in the creation of speciality chemical intermediates for a range of markets. They are now looking for a QC Chemist to conduct analysis on the wide range of products that the company produce, on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave. The role would suit a recent Chemistry graduate with good analytical skills and ideally some hands-on experience with HPLC. Candidates with industrial experience who are maybe looking for their next contract are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits: A global company with a dedicated UK-based suite of laboratories, offering an opportunity to join a small team in the quality control of a wide range of products. Full training provided. 37.5 working hours a week, 8.30am and 4.40pm, Monday to Friday.

Role / Description

• Conducting routine quality control analysis using chemical techniques such as HPLC , IR, titrations, Karl-Fischer analysis, melting point, UV-Vis and colorimetry on lab samples and bought-in materials
• Supporting the organisation of analysis by third parties
• Producing quality control evaluation reports and associated documentation, e.g. certificates of analysis.
• Producing and updating SOP documents for processes around the laboratory.
• Performing development work on existing and new analytical methods.
• Maintaining technical databases of quality control results as well as those concerning sample receipt and despatch.
• Making and testing product samples
• Assisting with collection and sampling of materials from local warehouses and facilities
• Assisting in general lab housekeeping, working in a clean and tidy manner, reporting and reordering shortages of chemicals or equipment, restocking chemicals and solvents, and helping dispose of laboratory waste in a timely and correct manner

Requirements

• Minimum degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or relevant scientific discipline
• Proven laboratory experience and strong analytical skills
• Recent, industrial experience of HPLC analysis would be considered advantageous
• Strong work ethic, good multi-tasking skills and high attention to detail

This role would be an excellent opportunity for a recent Chemistry graduate, with or without industrial experience, to develop skills in a range of analytical techniques and quality control.

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If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on 0161 667 1795.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

Keywords: laboratory, chemistry, degree, BSc, graduate, MChem, analysis, analytical, HPLC, Karl-Fischer, titrations, UV-Vis, IR, QC, quality control, chromatography, titrate.

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