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SRG is working with a global manufacturer of chemicals with products ranging from basic chemical products to advanced high-performance materials. Based in the Lancashire area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their quality team. This opportunity would suit someone with an analytical chemistry background with some industrial experience. You will join a close-knit team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunities to work on a wide range of processes within the organisation. Applications encouraged from people with previous experience in chromatography techniques preferably from within the chemicals industry.
Role Description

  • Carry out laboratory work efficiently within the safety policies and quality procedures of the business.
  • Make in-process adjustments as required.
  • Report results through Analytical database, laboratory notebook system and the company’s computer system
  • Work as a team member with the Analytical/QC Staff
  • Generation of Analytical Repairs
  • Providing a process control and finished product testing service to the Production department.
  • Providing an Analytical service to our Sales, Maintenance and A&D departments.
  • Support the Environmental Monitoring System primarily monitoring emissions to air and water.
  • Supporting the COSHH Monitoring System primarily monitoring exposure to chemicals and noise for workplace and personnel.
  • Developing new methods when needed to support changes in Business requirements/new products.
  • Providing basic maintenance/repair to Analytical Instrumentation.
  • Interaction with QC Manager, Senior QC Shift Chemists, Analytical Chemist, A&D Chemists, Maintenance personnel and Production personnel.
    Role Requirements
  • Practical chemical skills - with some recent instrumental experience (LC/GC/FTIR/HPLC)
  • Numerate and problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of chemistry (organic or polymer)
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Computer literate
  • Full right to work in the UK
    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 Will on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.
    SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.
    Keywords: Analytical, QC, quality, chemicals, polymers, HPLC, GC, Gas chromatography, LC-MS, FTIR
    Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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