Quality Control Chemist

Location: Haltwhistle
Salary: £30,000 rising to £35,000 within 6–12 months
Reporting to: R&D Manager

The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a laboratory professional looking to step into a
supervisory-level position within a structured, quality-driven environment. You’ll initially
join as a Quality Control Chemist, with a clear progression plan to QC/QA Supervisor
once established in the role.
You’ll play a key part in ensuring products meet required specifications while supporting
compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across quality systems.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct day-to-day testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished
products.
• Work closely with manufacturing to investigate non-conformances and
implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and SOP updates.
• Support internal and external audits (ISO, REACH, customer audits).
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with regulatory compliance activities, particularly ISO 9001.
• Develop detailed quality procedures to ensure operational continuity.
• Conduct or coordinate internal audits and lead when required.
• Deliver staff training and promote quality awareness.
• Review and support potential implementation of Statistical Process Control
(SPC).

Ideal Background
We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:
• Experience in a laboratory or quality control environment.
• Knowledge of COSHH and quality standards.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 environments (audit experience
advantageous).
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Why Apply?
• Clear progression pathway into a supervisory role.
• Hands-on exposure to both QC and QA responsibilities.
• Opportunity to influence processes and quality systems.
• Collaborative working environment across R&D, production, and regulatory
teams.