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Quality Lead

£45k - £50k per annum
Full-time

Quality Lead

Cambridge

  • Up to £50k + 15% bonus
  • Employee assistance program
  • 10% Pension
  • 33 days holiday
  • Sickness pay
  • Healthcare

A well‑established manufacturer in the chemical sector is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Lead to oversee day‑to‑day laboratory operations. This role is ideal for an experienced analytical chemist who enjoys leading small teams, solving technical challenges, and ensuring high laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the daily workflow of the QC laboratory and support production priorities
  • Carry out analytical testing using GC, HPLC, FTIR, KF, and titration techniques
  • Review data, identify trends, and ensure accurate documentation in the ERP system
  • Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments (GCs, HPLCs, gas generators etc.)
  • Coordinate with external engineers for calibration and service work
  • Write and update SOPs, work instructions, and other quality documentation
  • Support audits, manage non‑conformances, and drive CAPA activity
  • Mentor and develop QC Analysts while promoting a safety‑first culture

Essential

  • Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry, or relevant industry experience
  • Strong hands‑on experience with GC, HPLC, FTIR, KF, titrations
  • Understanding of method development and validation
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or process‑driven environment
  • Knowledge of COSHH and safe chemical handling
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems
  • Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
  • Proficient with Office 365

Desirable

  • MSc or similar advanced qualification
  • 5+ years’ experience in a QC laboratory (chemical or pharmaceutical)
  • Experience training or mentoring other analysts
  • Strong record of troubleshooting complex analytical issues

If you are interested in this position please click ‘apply’.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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