Quality Control Lead (Chemical Manufacturing)
Full Time (Site-Based)
Cambridge
Are you an experienced QC professional with a strong background in analytical chemistry and laboratory leadership? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are key? If so, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
A growing chemical manufacturing business is looking to appoint a QC Lead to oversee the day-to-day running of their Quality Control laboratory. This is a hands-on leadership role, supporting production through analytical testing while also driving improvements, mentoring staff, and contributing to wider business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing the daily operations of the QC laboratory, ensuring priorities align with production demands and deadlines.
* Leading, mentoring, and developing QC Analysts to ensure high performance and technical capability.
* Performing and overseeing analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer and titration methods.
* Reviewing analytical data, identifying trends or anomalies, and implementing corrective actions where required.
* Developing, improving, and validating analytical methods and specifications to ensure robust and reliable processes.
* Supporting investigations, troubleshooting analytical or instrumentation issues, and escalating where necessary.
What You’ll Need:
* BSc in Organic Chemistry or closely related discipline.
* Proven experience in a QC laboratory within chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
* Strong hands-on experience with GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and titration techniques.
* Experience supervising or mentoring team members within a laboratory setting.
* Good understanding of quality systems (e.g. ISO9001) and ideally GMP principles.
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary (DOE) + personal bonus scheme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension
* Life assurance, critical illness & income protection
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business
* Hands-on leadership position with real impact
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