Quality Control Chemist
Smart4Sciences
Responsibilities
- Perform quality control testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using a range of analytical techniques
- Document and report analytical results in accordance with quality procedures and regulatory standards
- Support production, quality, and R&D teams through accurate and timely laboratory testing
- Investigate analytical issues, out-of-specification results, and support root cause analysis
- Contribute to method development, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain laboratory compliance, technical documentation, and safe working practices
Instrument Skills
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Karl Fischer Titrators (KF)
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Analytical Balances
- Titration Equipment
- Gas Generation Systems
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced laboratory environment
- Knowledge of laboratory safety and handling hazardous chemicals
- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Required Experience
- Degree in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 1-2 years' experience within an analytical or quality control laboratory. Years of experience may include relevant academic experience.
- Practical experience operating GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer equipment, and titrations
- Experience handling hazardous chemicals
- Understanding of QC Quality systems like ISO 9001:2015
- Experience managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
Desired / Advanced Experience
- 3-5 years' Quality Control experience within fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or a related industry
- Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing GC, HPLC, and gas generation systems
- Advanced expertise operating GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer equipment, titration systems, and analytical balances
- Experience supporting analytical method development and validation
- Knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 9001:2015
- Proven ability to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions
- Demonstrated success driving process improvements and laboratory efficiency initiatives
- Strong track record of prioritising work effectively in an operational laboratory environment
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