Quality Control Analyst

We're working with an established manufacturing business seeking a Quality Control Chemist to join their laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands‑on experience in GC, HPLC, FTIR, and Karl Fischer analysis who enjoys solving technical problems, maintaining high quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.

If you're looking to develop your career in a collaborative team with opportunities to expand your technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using a range of analytical techniques
• Document and report analytical results in accordance with quality procedures and regulatory standards
• Support production, quality, and R&D teams through accurate and timely laboratory testing
• Investigate analytical issues, out-of-specification results, and support root cause analysis
• Contribute to method development, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain laboratory compliance, technical documentation, and safe working practices

Instrument Skills

• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
• Analytical Balances
• Titration Equipment
• Gas Generation Systems

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast‑paced laboratory environment
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and handling hazardous chemicals
• Strong documentation and record‑keeping skills
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Required Experience

• Degree in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 1–2 years' experience within an analytical or quality control laboratory. Years of experience may include relevant academic experience.
• Practical experience operating GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer equipment, and titrations
• Understanding of QC Quality systems like ISO 9001:2015

Desired / Advanced Experience

• 3–5 years' Quality Control experience within fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or a related industry
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing GC, HPLC, and gas generation systems
• Advanced expertise operating GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer equipment, titration systems, and analytical balances
• Experience supporting analytical method development and validation

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