QC Chemist (Technical Manager Designate) required on a permanent basis, based in Merseyside. Requiring proven industrial experience of wet chemistry analysis, HPLC and/or GC-MS. Experience of man/team management is also desirable but not essential.

Title: QC Chemist (Technical Manager Designate)

Location: Merseyside

Term: Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

SRG are working with a leading manufacturer and supplier of flavours and colours across the food and beverage sectors. They are currently looking for a QC Chemist who are looking to widen their experience into aspects of technical management. This is a permanent role based at their site in Merseyside. This role will predominantly involve supporting in analysis using a number of analytical techniques, potentially managing and mentoring other team members, as well as participating and leading in technical documentation control.

Benefits: You will be joining a leading, family run business that are a key manufacturer and supplier to the food and beverage sectors. An excellent opportunity to take the next step up to management. 20 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays. Pension scheme, free on-site parking, discretionary bonus and other employee perks.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Role / Description

Support in analysing raw materials, in-process samples and finished products using a range of analysis (wet chemistry, HPLC and GC-MS)
Supporting in method validation for a range of analytical methods
Providing support, training and mentorship to other team members
Supporting in performance reviews of other team members
Regularly reviewing SOPs
Support and drive continuous improvement within Quality Control (QC)
Support and deputise for Head of Technical and other roles, when required
Support and occasionally lead investigations
Create & review of Finish Product Specifications
Improve and review all types of documents which form part of the Quality Management system (QMS)
Participate in the release or rejection of non-conforming products

Requirements

A degree in Chemistry (or similar)
Proven industrial experience of analysing raw materials, in-process samples and finished products using a range of analysis
Wet Chemistry analysis, HPLC and/or GC-MS
Experience of leadership or management is desirable but not essential
Eagerness and enthusiasm to learn

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