Quality Control Lead: Lead Lab & Process Improvement

Ascensus Specialties LLC; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals company in Newmarket seeks a Quality Control Lead to manage daily operations of the QC lab. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISO9001 standards, mentoring QC analysts, and conducting chemical analyses using GC, HPLC, and other instruments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Analytical Chemistry and at least 5 years of experience. This position offers competitive pay, a pension contribution, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay + company bonus scheme

7% employer pension contribution

25 days holidays, plus 8 days bank holiday

Life Insurance (4x Salary)

Employee Assistance Programs

Free parking

Qualifications

• BSc in Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline with a strong foundation in organic chemistry.
• Candidates with 5+ years of relevant vocational experience in analytical and organic chemistry will also be considered.
• Proven experience in operating GC, HPLC, KF, FTIR, and analytical balances.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow of the QC Laboratory to ensure deadline-driven targets are met.
• Lead, mentor, and train QC Analysts, setting clear performance expectations.
• Conduct precise testing of raw materials and final products using analytical instruments.

Skills

GC

HPLC

Titrations

FTIR

Analytical Chemistry

Basic Maintenance Skills

Written and Spoken English

Analytical Balances

Education

BSc in Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline

5+ years of relevant vocational experience

Tools

Analytical Balances

SOPs

Job description

A leading specialty chemicals company in Newmarket seeks a Quality Control Lead to manage daily operations of the QC lab. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISO9001 standards, mentoring QC analysts, and conducting chemical analyses using GC, HPLC, and other instruments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Analytical Chemistry and at least 5 years of experience. This position offers competitive pay, a pension contribution, and generous holiday allowances.