Shift QC Chemist
Accrington, Lancashire (commutable from North Manchester, Preston and surrounding areas)
Salary £25,000 - £30,000 + shift allowance
Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week shift pattern based on 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am rolling rota, 5 days a week
A driver's licence with access to a car will likely be needed as site is difficult to get to
Permanent
SRG is working with a global manufacturer of industrial speciality chemicals who are currently looking to add to their QC team as they look to manufacture on a 24/7 basis. The role would suit someone with a background in chemistry laboratory work from either a university project or equivalent work in the chemicals industry. Applications are encouraged from graduates or early careers chemists. Training in laboratory techniques will be provided.
Role Description
1. Analytical chemistry testing of raw materials to ensure they are fit for purpose
2. Maintaining laboratory databases and keeping accurate records of results
3. Ensuring compliance and adherence to health and safety guidelines
4. Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
5. General laboratory housekeeping
Requirements
6. Degree in Chemistry or A-level chemistry with hands on experience in a laboratory
7. Recent hands on experience using analytical techniques (liquid and gas chromatography, viscometry, FTIR)
8. Willing to work a rotating shift pattern
9. Driver's licence and access to a vehicle
10. Full right to work in the UK
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on 0161 526 1885 If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies.
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Keywords: graduate chemist, QC, Quality control, physical testing, analysis, materials, speciality chemical, polymers, HPLC, GC, KF, GC, LC, viscometry, FTIR