Overview
QC Lab Chemist Jobs in Billingham, England, UK at Jackson Hogg Ltd
Key
Duties
and
Responsibilities include:
* Test and qualify raw materials for use on site and optimise recipe yields.
* Ensure all lab and monitoring equipment is maintained and calibrated
* Prepare any chemical reagent standards necessary for in-process and finals testing
* Ensure all necessary environmental testing and monitoring is conducted in line with the site’s permit requirements
* Monitor and review the results of the
quality assurance
/control program, analyse laboratory data, and recommend modifications
* Develop new methods and techniques of analysis, in-house and by liaising with HQ overseas, to continuously modernise and drive improvements on site.
* Maintain accurate and thorough records of lab procedures and results, ensure compliance with government regulations
* Troubleshoot process chemistry issues in
collaboration
with production.
* Develop and deliver quality related training material to site personnel
* Effectively communicate on product quality and process optimisation to all relevant interested parties.
* Responding to product quality issues and any resulting customer complaints in line with quality management system, ensuring all quality issues are recorded and the appropriate internal/external
communication
is documented.
* Perform any related duties as required
Skills and Knowledge:
* Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry or related field
* Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, and procedures
* Proficient in use of HPLC for analytical work
* Mathematical calculations used in chemical analyses
* Awareness of proper sample collection procedures and techniques
* Analyse and interpret test results
* Prepare clear, concise, and technical reports
* Proficient IT skills and competent with Microsoft package
* Knowledge/experience of Microsoft Excel
Personal
Competencies:
* Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
* Ability to work effectively and safely under pressure and time constraints
* Strong planning capability
* Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships
* Naturally inquisitive with ability to problem solve
* Strong diagnostic skills and decision-making abilities
Experience:
* Minimum 3 years of experience conducting a variety of tests in a physical or chemical laboratory
Title: QC Lab Chemist
Company: Jackson Hogg Ltd
Location: Billingham, England, UK
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, QA Specialist / Manager, Quality Engineering)
