At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our QC team to ensure top-notch quality in innovative products.
- Company: Agilent, a leader in life sciences and diagnostics.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, private healthcare, and work-life balance programs.
- Other info: Great company culture with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality control with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or related field; experience in analytical testing.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
At Agilent, we inspire and support discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic, and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise.
We are looking for a QC Analytical Chemist to join our fast-paced Quality Control team based at our Church Stretton manufacturing site. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring our raw materials, intermediates, and finished products meet stringent quality and performance specifications. Working with cutting-edge analytical instrumentation you will conduct both routine and complex testing, contribute to method development, and help drive process improvements within the lab.
Key Responsibilities
- Testing & Analytical Operations: Conduct chemical and physical property testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Execute validation, assays and MSA studies to support product lifecycle and quality standards.
- Quality, Compliance & Documentation: Compile, document and review test data for strict compliance with specifications. Author, revise, and update Standard Operating Procedures as needed to align with continuous improvement and regulatory standards.
- Projects & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead and contribute to analytical projects focused on method optimization, new test introduction, and technical investigations alongside Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering and Quality teams. Support team training and share technical knowledge across the laboratory where appropriate.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Hands-on practical experience working in a Quality Control or analytical testing laboratory environment.
- Analytical Techniques: Strong proficiency with HPLC / GPC equipment, method application, and general analytical data analysis. While GC-MS or LC-MS skills are highly desirable to support occasional specialized testing, the role is primarily focused on general liquid chromatography and wet chemistry.
Outstanding company culture and working environment. Career development opportunities. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Work-Life-Balance programs. Company pension scheme. Private health care.
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Travel Required: No Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: Quality/Regulatory Summary Location: UK-Church Stretton Type: Full time
QC Shift Analytical Chemist in Church Stretton employer: Agilent Technologies
Agilent is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for sales professionals in the scientific field. With a commitment to employee growth, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment, Agilent empowers its team members to excel in their careers while contributing to meaningful advancements in life sciences. Located in the UK South and Midlands, this role offers the unique opportunity to engage with diverse sectors, ensuring that employees can make a significant impact in their communities.
