Quality Control (QC) Shift Analyst
Are you an analytical chemist who thrives in a fast-paced laboratory environment and enjoys supporting manufacturing operations directly? Do you take pride in delivering accurate, timely analytical results that help keep production running smoothly? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity at Nufarm UK, where you can contribute to our success and grow your career.
Nufarm. Evolving Ag.
Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production.
Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.
Your Future, Fuelled by Innovation
As a QC Shift Analyst at our Wyke site, you will play a critical role in ensuring the provision of a comprehensive analytical service that supports both manufacturing and sales operations. Your work will directly impact on production quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction, making your contribution vital to the smooth operation of the site.
How You’ll Help Us Grow
1. Perform all required analyses in line with approved methods, ensuring timely and accurate results.
2. Prioritise tasks to optimise laboratory throughput and use of resources.
3. Maintain accurate data in systems such as LIMS, Chromeleon, and Oracle.
4. Conduct thorough handovers between shifts and escalate any issues to the QC Laboratory Manager.
5. Ensure laboratory operations comply with Health and Safety regulations and standards.
6. Advise production teams of any materials outside specification.
7. Support analytical projects and environmental monitoring, including MCERTS program activities.
8. Maintain laboratory consumables and ensure budget adherence.
9. Learn and implement new analytical procedures as new products or methods are introduced.
Could This Be You?
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated chemist with a graduate qualification and substantial experience in a busy QC laboratory supporting chemical manufacture. Expertise with HPLC, GC, IR, UV, and wet methods is essential, along with experience in analytical method development. Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are key to success in this role.
What’s in it for you?
10. Growth and development opportunities across our global organisation
11. Enhanced holiday entitlement of 20 days per year plus bank holidays
12. A boosted pension scheme – we’ll match 1.25% to every 1% you pay (up to 8%)
13. Free canteen
14. Health Cash Plan
15. Global Share Plan scheme
16. Shopping discounts
17. Long service awards
18. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
19. A friendly and supportive team where you’re encouraged to be yourself and come as you are!
Our laboratory team works a 24/7 and 365 operation consisting of 12.25 shifts on a 3 days on, / 3 off / 3 nights on / 3 off rota
Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.
Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of agriculture!