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Are you looking for a opportunity to join a leading speciality chemicals company within their QC department?Are you looking for a company where there is excellent training and support?Then look no further than this Quality Control Analyst role. This is a great opportunity to analyst products from multiple sectors, meaning that the role will not feel monotonous. The main responsibility of this role is to provide analytical testing of various manufactured products, raw materials and intermediates. The main analytical techniques used will be GC, HPLC, GC-MS and traditional wet chemical techniques. You will also be involved in QA activities where needed. The role will be full time, permanent - Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm.Who are they looking for? BSc Chemistry (or equivalent)Industry experience in an analytical role would be preferred but not essential Excellent time keepingIf this sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV (word format/no more than 2 sides)

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