Job Description
Hours: 13:45pm to 22:00pm Monday to Friday
Overview: Reporting to the QC Laboratory Supervisor, the purpose of this post is to carry out physical, chemical and analytical testing of DI water, raw materials, bulk and finished products within the business and release product that has passed QC testing.
Key Duties:
- Conduct physical, chemical and analytical testing of DI water, raw materials, bulk and finished products in compliance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Laboratory Methods
- Release raw materials, bulks and finished goods from quarantine after testing and in compliance with the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures and Laboratory Methods
- Participate in the validation of cleaning procedures and other methods as required
- Ensure all samples tested are controlled and retained in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures
- Raise non-conformances for any raw materials, bulks and finished goods that do not meet specification in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures
- Assist in the control and maintenance of all laboratory raw material, bulk and finished goods standards in accordance with the relevant SOP or customer/regulatory requirement
- Be responsible for the maintenance of databases relevant to all tests performed
- Assist in the resolution of technical and quality issues
- Operate requisite laboratory equipment and instruments; record data; maintain and make minor adjustments to equipment
- Undertake regular routine calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments as specified in agreed schedules
Experience Required:
- Degree in chemistry or a chemistry-based subject
- Good understanding of analytical and wet chemistry techniques gained through practical experience
- Practical experience of using HPLC, FTIR & UV/Vis spectrophotometer machines
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £20,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person