QC Chemist
Location: Widnes
Shift: 2x Shift (Earlies/Lates), Sunday mornings covered on an overtime basis.
gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Quality Control Chemist to work at their facility near Widnes.
Performance Objectives & Responsibilities
* Join the shift team as a QC Chemist; the ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, work well as part of a team or with minimal supervision, and enjoy working in a highly regulated and technical environment.
* Reporting to the QC Team Leader, the role is to analyse a steady throughput of inorganic samples to meet demanding production deadlines.
* Conduct analysis of in‑process and finished products, reporting results to the relevant production department within agreed turnaround times.
* Follow QSP analytical procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 9000, ISO 14001, and product specification requirements.
* Operate laboratory instrumentation including ICP‑OES, AAS, autotitrators, and IC systems.
* Verify that all laboratory equipment is calibrated and fit for use prior to analysis.
* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe QC laboratory environment at all times.
* Carry out any additional duties assigned by the QC Team Leader.
Person Specification
* BTEC, HNC/HND, or Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry.
* ICP‑AES or AAS experience preferable but not essential.
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