QC Analytical Chemist

UK-Church Stretton

Job Description

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. Our mission is to enable customers to gain the insights they seek – so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Learn more about us at www.agilent.com

Are you an experienced Analytical Chemist with a passion for quality, precision, and problem-solving? We are looking for a QC Analytical Chemist to join our fast-paced Quality Control team based at our Church Stretton manufacturing site.
We design and manufacture highly specialised polymeric particles for diagnostics, solid-phase synthesis, and chromatographic applications supporting a wide range of industries.
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.
If you thrive in an environment of technical independence, continuous improvement, and collaborative innovation, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Testing & Analytical Operations
Routine & Non-Routine Analysis: Conduct chemical and physical property testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Test Method Development: Execute validation, assays and MSA studies to support product lifecycle and quality standards.
Quality, Compliance & Documentation.

Data Integrity & Review: Compile, document and review test data for strict compliance with specifications. Report any abnormalities, out-of-specification (OOS) results, or process deviations.

Product Release: Certification, stock control and authorize release of conforming materials.

SOP Maintenance: Author, revise, and update Standard Operating Procedures as needed to align with continuous improvement and regulatory standards.

Projects & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Special & Cross-Functional Projects: Lead and contribute to analytical projects focused on method optimization, new test introduction, and technical investigations alongside Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering and Quality teams.

Technical Support: Provide analytical expertise for customer investigations and cross-functional business initiatives.

Knowledge Sharing: Support team training and share technical knowledge across the laboratory where appropriate.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.
Experience: 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.
Chromatography & Instrumentation (Desirable): 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. Additional experience with FTIR, UV-Vis, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, or automated titration is a plus.

What We Offer:

Outstanding company culture and working environment.
Career development opportunities.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Work-Life-Balance programs.
Company pension scheme.
Private health care.
A position within an international organization, offering a multifaceted working environment with exciting challenges and opportunities.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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.