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QC Chemist

QC Chemist

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd • Sale, England
17 days ago
Salary
£28,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
Job Overview QC Chemist required on a permanent basis, based in the Greater Manchester. Requiring proven industrial experience within quality control (QC) testing with wet chemistry techniques, ideally within paints & coatings. A range of other industrial chemical QC experience can be considered. Title: QC Chemist | Location: Greater Manchester | Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 (dependent on experience) | Term: Permanent. Key Responsibilities * Perform QC assessments on incoming raw materials, products in manufacture and finished goods to ensure compliance with established quality standards. * Undertake laboratory evaluations including colour, viscosity, density, pH, gloss, opacity, drying characteristics, adhesion, stability and application performance testing. * Contribute to batch release activities by interpreting test data, identifying deviations and highlighting any quality concerns requiring further investigation. * Support the investigation of manufacturing, product quality and customer-related issues, helping to identify root causes and implement effective solutions. * Assist with colour verification, tint accuracy checks and shade correction activities to maintain consistency across product ranges. * Produce test panels, drawdowns and application samples to assess both the visual appearance and functional performance of coating products. * Ensure all laboratory results, quality records, specifications and supporting documentation are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company procedures. * Carry out routine calibration, verification and upkeep of laboratory instruments to guarantee reliable and reproducible test results. * Liaise with colleagues across production, technical and commercial functions to support product quality objectives and continuous improvement projects. * Provide support with raw material assessments, competitor product reviews and formulation-related activities where required. Qualifications * Proven industrial experience within a QC or analytical testing laboratory in the chemicals sector. * Experience gained within decorative paints, surface coatings, chemicals or a manufacturing environment is advantageous. * A degree, HNC, HND or similar qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline is beneficial. * Practical understanding of paint and coatings testing methods including colour, viscosity, pH, density and applied coating performance. * Excellent attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping skills. * Ability to investigate technical and quality issues and provide practical solutions. * Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and production teams. * Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and quality systems. * Full UK driving licence is advantageous. Benefits 39 hours per week: 8:30 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu and 8:30 am–4:00 pm Friday. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. J-18808-Ljbffr
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