At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct analyses to ensure top-notch production quality and compliance.
- Company: Join Nufarm, a global leader in crop protection and innovative agricultural solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days holiday, boosted pension, health cash plan, and shopping discounts.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in agriculture while growing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Graduate chemist with experience in QC labs and analytical methods.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a chemist who thrives in a fast-paced laboratory environment and enjoys supporting manufacturing operations directly? Do you take pride in delivering accurate, timely analytical results that help keep production running smoothly? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity at Nufarm UK, where you can contribute to our success and grow your career.
Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production. Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.
As a QC Shift Analyst at our Wyke site, you will play a critical role in ensuring the provision of a comprehensive analytical service that supports both manufacturing and sales operations. Your work will directly impact on production quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction, making your contribution vital to the smooth operation of the site.
How You’ll Help Us Grow
- Perform all required analyses in line with approved methods, ensuring timely and accurate results.
- Prioritise tasks to optimise laboratory throughput and use of resources.
- Maintain accurate data in systems such as LIMS, Chromeleon, and Oracle.
- Conduct thorough handovers between shifts and escalate any issues to the QC Laboratory Manager.
- Ensure laboratory operations comply with Health and Safety regulations and standards.
- Advise production teams of any materials outside specification.
- Support analytical projects and environmental monitoring, including MCERTS program activities.
- Maintain laboratory consumables and ensure budget adherence.
- Learn and implement new analytical procedures as new products or methods are introduced.
Could This Be You?
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated chemist with a graduate qualification and substantial experience in a busy QC laboratory supporting chemical manufacture. Expertise with HPLC, GC, IR, UV, and wet methods is essential, along with experience in analytical method development. Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are key to success in this role.
What’s in it for you?
- Growth and development opportunities across our global organisation
- Enhanced holiday entitlement of 20 days per year plus bank holidays
- A boosted pension scheme – we’ll match 1.25% to every 1% you pay (up to 8%)
- Free canteen
- Health Cash Plan
- Global Share Plan scheme
- Shopping discounts
- Long service awards
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- A friendly and supportive team where you’re encouraged to be yourself and come as you are!
Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees. Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of agriculture!
QC Shift Analyst employer: Nufarm
Nufarm is an exceptional employer located in Wyke, UK, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from extensive training opportunities, a competitive pension scheme, and a health cash plan that prioritises your well-being. Join us to be part of a proactive team that values curiosity and encourages meaningful contributions to enhance plant performance.
