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QC Chemist
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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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