Overview
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors. We are passionate about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. We are looking for a QC Analyst based in our Quality Control Laboratory at our Ditton site.
Vacancy Number: req5258
Location: Ditton
Location Address: Foundry Lane, Ditton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8UB, United Kingdom
Closing Date: 11/09/2025
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical support to the Production, Sales and Process Development departments, carrying out testing and solving problems as required.
* Sampling of products manufactured at the Ditton site
* Performing microbiological analysis of samples
* Identification of micro-organisms
* General housekeeping of the laboratory and preparation of media
* Completing paperwork in accordance with good documentation guidelines
* The role will require shift work although the initial training shall be 9-5 Monday to Friday
Qualifications
* Excellent attention to detail
* Effective communicator, capable of building effective working relationships both internally and externally
* Excellent planning and organisation skills; able to manage conflicting deadlines and changes in priorities
* Good laboratory skills
* You will be educated to HND/HNC in a microbiology related discipline or possess relevant experience
* QC experience (desirable but not essential)
* Understanding of GMP (desirable but not essential)
* Experience in microbiological testing would be advantageous (desirable but not essential)
What You’ll Be Doing
Note: role responsibilities are listed above under Responsibilities.
What We Offer
* Defined benefit pension scheme
* 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
* Private medical insurance
* Access to share plans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car leasing scheme
* Generous parental leave
* Retail platform benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
Additional Information
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.
Croda is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute and we are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Quality Assurance
* Industries: Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research
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