Univar Solutions is a specialist manufacturer of colour dye and pigment blends, supplying high‑quality excipient products to customers across the food, pharmaceutical and personal care sectors.
Responsibilities
* Perform quality control sampling and testing of incoming materials, in‑process blends and finished products.
* Conduct colour matching, colour evaluation and colour approval activities against customer and internal specifications.
* Assess colour consistency and identify deviations from standards using visual and instrumental techniques.
* Support timely product release through accurate testing, analysis and SAP record management.
* Prepare and maintain Certificates of Analysis and quality documentation.
* Support investigations into quality notifications, non‑conformances and customer complaints.
* Calibrate, verify and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure reliable performance.
* Maintain laboratory records in accordance with GMP, food safety and quality requirements.
* Manage laboratory samples, chemicals and consumables, including safe storage and disposal.
* Support customer sample preparation and third‑party testing requirements.
* Assist with site environmental monitoring and effluent testing activities.
* Maintain COSHH documentation and promote safe handling of powders, pigments and chemicals.
* Support internal audits, external audits and customer visits.
* Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with PPE and site safety requirements.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory performance and product quality.
Qualifications
* Qualification in Chemistry, Colour Science, Materials Science, Food Science or a related discipline.
* Previous experience working within a laboratory environment in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, personal care, colourant or related manufacturing sector.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Experience maintaining laboratory records and quality documentation.
* Good understanding of quality control principles and laboratory best practice.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
Desirable
* Practical experience working with colour pigments, dyes, powders or colour concentrates.
* Demonstrable colour matching and colour assessment experience.
* Experience using laboratory analytical equipment such as UV‑Visible Spectrophotometers, Infra‑Red Spectrophotometers and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers.
* Knowledge of SAP or a similar quality management system.
* Understanding of GMP, GDP, HACCP, ISO 9001 or related quality standards.
* Knowledge of COSHH and chemical safety requirements.
Location
Billericay, Essex, UK. On‑site.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Company pension scheme.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected classification.
#J-18808-Ljbffr