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QC Shift Chemist

Accrington
3 weeks ago
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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

Analytical chemistry testing of raw materials to ensure they are fit for purpose
Maintaining laboratory databases and keeping accurate records of results
Ensuring compliance and adherence to health and safety guidelines
Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
General laboratory housekeepingRequirements

Degree in Chemistry or A-level chemistry with hands on experience in a laboratory
Recent hands on experience using analytical techniques (liquid and gas chromatography, viscometry, FTIR)
Willing to work a rotating shift pattern
Driver's licence and access to a vehicle
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 (phone number removed) If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: graduate chemist, QC, Quality control, physical testing, analysis, materials, speciality chemical, polymers, HPLC, GC, KF, GC, LC, viscometry, FTIR

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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