Quality Control Lead (Chemical Manufacturing)
Salary: DOE + Bonus + Benefits
Full Time (Site-Based)
Cambridge
Are you an experienced QC professional with a strong background in analytical chemistry and laboratory leadership? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are key? If so, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
A growing chemical manufacturing business is looking to appoint a QC Lead to oversee the day-to-day running of their Quality Control laboratory. This is a hands-on leadership role, supporting production through analytical testing while also driving improvements, mentoring staff, and contributing to wider business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the daily operations of the QC laboratory, ensuring priorities align with production demands and deadlines.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing QC Analysts to ensure high performance and technical capability.
- Performing and overseeing analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer and titration methods.
- Reviewing analytical data, identifying trends or anomalies, and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Developing, improving, and validating analytical methods and specifications to ensure robust and reliable processes.
- Supporting investigations, troubleshooting analytical or instrumentation issues, and escalating where necessary.
What You’ll Need:
- BSc in Organic Chemistry or closely related discipline.
- Proven experience in a QC laboratory within chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Strong hands-on experience with GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and titration techniques.
- Experience supervising or mentoring team members within a laboratory setting.
- Good understanding of quality systems (e.g. ISO9001) and ideally GMP principles.
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Leadership and team development
- Strong attention to detail and data integrity focus
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills within a small team environment
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE) + personal bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life assurance, critical illness & income protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business
- Hands-on leadership position with real impact
