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Quality Lead

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Quality Lead 

Cambridge

Up to £50k + 15% bonus
Employee assistance program 
10% Pension
33 days holiday 
Sickness pay 
HealthcareA well‑established manufacturer in the chemical sector is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Lead to oversee day‑to‑day laboratory operations. This role is ideal for an experienced analytical chemist who enjoys leading small teams, solving technical challenges, and ensuring high laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily workflow of the QC laboratory and support production priorities
Carry out analytical testing using GC, HPLC, FTIR, KF, and titration techniques
Review data, identify trends, and ensure accurate documentation in the ERP system
Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments (GCs, HPLCs, gas generators etc.)
Coordinate with external engineers for calibration and service work
Write and update SOPs, work instructions, and other quality documentation
Support audits, manage non‑conformances, and drive CAPA activity
Mentor and develop QC Analysts while promoting a safety‑first culture 

Essential

Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry, or relevant industry experience
Strong hands‑on experience with GC, HPLC, FTIR, KF, titrations
Understanding of method development and validation
Experience working in a manufacturing or process‑driven environment
Knowledge of COSHH and safe chemical handling
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems
Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
Proficient with Office 365

Desirable

MSc or similar advanced qualification
5+ years' experience in a QC laboratory (chemical or pharmaceutical)
Experience training or mentoring other analysts
Strong record of troubleshooting complex analytical issues

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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