Quality Control Chemist

Job Overview and ResponsibilitiesOperating with demanding Quality Standards, the role is working within a manufacturing environment to provide an analytical service to the site to determine that finished products meet customer requirements and advise on adjustments for non-conforming products required to improve first time pass rates. To assist with analysis of new processes. To maintain analytical equipment on a ‘first response’ basis and perform equipment calibration and maintain records.RequirementsTo ensure that all laboratory work and the lab are managed in adherence with Health, Safety & Environment guidelines. Ensure CoSHH is maintained within laboratory area and each chemical is assessed before handlingTo manage 2 laboratories whilst on shiftTo ensure that raw material, intermediates and finished products are tested as required by the site Quality system and released as requiredTo manage Incoming raw material as per our quality management system. To ensure that samples of intermediates and finished products are retained and recorded as required.To ensure that correct records of all analytical results are retained in booksTo give instructions to Operators during batch processing based on analytical results and to make quality related decisions when there are manufacturing problems. To support with new analytical techniques and adapt techniques from other entities to allow analysis of products on Halifax equipment.To maintain specialist analytical equipment, (HPLC,GC, IC and related technical computer equipment) and carry out any trouble shooting as and when required. To carry out on the job training of Shift Operators in the techniques used for in-process testing.To input analysis data into IT system as required and carry out stock movement in the IT system. Maintain Laboratory house keeping at all timesMaintain day to day running of the lab and ensure all topping up is completedTo carry out any other reasonable request.The QC department currently operates a 24/5 shift pattern, with shifts running from 6:00am to 6:15pm and 6:00pm to 6:15am. The current shift rotation includes a Sunday 6:00pm start. The business is considering the potential introduction of 24/7 operational coverage in the future. Any proposed changes affecting existing employees' working arrangements will be subject to the appropriate consultation process.Applicants should be aware that future shift requirements may include weekend working, subject to confirmation of the operating arrangements.BenefitsCompetitive salaryEnhanced PensionLife AssuranceDiscretionary Bonus25 Days Holiday + StatutoryPrivate Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramOn Site Free Parking