General information
Company / Establishment
A long-established Specialty chemicals producer with a Platinum Ecovadis rating based in the North East of England, supplying over 400 customers via 2 manufacturing sites with its own R&D facilities
Our 4 key businesses are: Personal Care, Proprietary Reduced Environmental Impact products, Solvent Recovery, Custom Manufacturing to serve sectors including Cosmetics, Oil & Gas, Homecare, Animal Nutrition, Lubricants
What makes the difference?
- We are a top tier COMAH site where Health and Safety is at the core of how we operate, we pride ourselves on an excellent health and safety record and work hard to ensure the safety of all
- Our people are our biggest asset and we have long been a champion of the Better Health at Work programme having gained ‘maintaining excellence' rating for many years. This also extends to a strong ethos of support and opportunity for progression of our staff
Would you like to join an innovative group with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of excellence?
The Seqens story began in 2003 in the Lyon, France area. Since then, the group has grown steadily to become a major global player in pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients. We offer our customers contract manufacturing services and a broad portfolio of active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. Today, Seqens employs nearly 3,300 people across 3 continents and 9 countries. With 16 production sites and 9 R&D centers, we support over 1,500 customers worldwide
Reference
2025-1461
Position description
Job Family / Sub-family
Quality & Regulatory - Quality Control
Contract type
Permanent
Job title
Quality Control Chemist M/F/D
Position Context:
As a QC Chemist, you will report directly to the QC Team Leader providing analytical services to Operations, the Business and its customers as and when required. You will work across both the Middlesbrough and Billingham sites.
Main tasks :
Analytical testing of raw materials, bulk, intermediate, and finished products to established procedures and specifications
Performing a variety of tests/calibrations to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus
Preparing reagents, solutions, instruments, and apparatus according to established procedures to support the testing activities of the unit
Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment (e.g. viscometers, pH meters, Gas Chromatographs).
Preparing reagents, solutions, instruments and apparatus according to procedures to support QC testing activities
Recording and interpreting results
Troubleshooting of analytical and instrument problems
Carrying out daily housekeeping in the Laboratory
Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and calibrations.
Analysis of drummed products, outside storage samples and non-routine samples
Performing training and validation of Operators in Lab activities
Preparing and carrying out Sample Dispatch
Required skills :
HNC/Degree in Chemistry is preferred
Analytical experience in a similar role is essential
An understanding of manufacturing and chemical plant processes would be advantageous
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Excellent IT skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
At Seqens Custom Specialties, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness and inclusion.
Should you have any accessibility requirements that would facilitate your application process, please email careersuk@seqens.com
Position location
Job location
United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough