Laboratory Quality Auditor

CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Quality Auditor to join a chemicals manufacturing company in the construction industry at their site based in Belper, on a full time permanent basis.

The Company: Our client is a well-established chemicalsmanufacturing company and they now have a vacancy for an experienced Laboratory Technician, who has worked within quality and ISO internal auditing as well as checking product quality in them chemicals sector. Reporting to the Site Leader, the company offers a salary in the region of £23-28,000 for this role depending on experience, as well as pension and 20 days holiday + bank holidays. This role is required to start ASAP.

Location: This role is located in Belper, commutable from Derby andsurrounding areas.

Lab Quality Technician Role: Your main duties will be:

• Checking product quality and assisting with specific tasks associated with other areas of the laboratory function as required.
• Testing of in-process and finished goods in accordance with relevant test procedures.
• To inform Production of any deviations and to assist in root cause.
• To report Quality performance and analyse product trends.
• To report and write up non conformance whilst maintaining Quality records.
• To audit Production processes to ensure Standards are being met.
• Internal 14001/9001 auditing, able to identify deviation, write reports and capture actions.
• To assist in investigating customer product complaints.
• Lab Testing, Recording and Reporting on in process, finished product and supplied goods to ensure internal and external specifications have been followed and specifications adhered to.

Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven industry experience of working in a Production and Quality environment – essential, preferably gained in the chemical manufacturing sector such as sealants, adhesives, etc.
• ISO 9001 / 14001 Internal Auditor experience strongly preferred, ideally with relevant auditing qualification
• Good IT literacy (Excel/Word/Powerpoint) – essential, ideally with knowledge and experience of using SAP
• Degree qualified or equivalent in chemistry/ quality/ a manufacturing related discipline would be advantageous
• Good problem solving skills, builds rapport quickly with the ability to motivate and lead
• Supervisory or team lead experience would be beneficial

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Victoria Walker on 01246 457702 or email vwalker@ckgroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 52350.her at conferences or seminars appropriate to the discipline.

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Criteria

Education, Experience & Achievements

Essential

• A relevant postgraduate research degree or equivalent professional experience in the field of carbohydrate material science.
• Previous experience of independent research.
• Presentations at conferences and a track record of publications in respected journals or equivalent in the field.

Desirable

• Research experience in polysaccharide and their industrial applications.
• Involvementin packaging material research and development.
• Materials formulation and characterisation expertise.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable communication skills in English language.
• Good IT skills in Microsoft/Adobe Programmes.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. Initiative in planning research.
• Detailed subject knowledge in the area of research.
• Specialist knowledge and practical skills capable of leading to independent, original contributions to the subject area.
• High-level analytical skills.
• Full awareness of the ethical issues involved in their research work.

Desirable

• Project managementexperience.
• Team working skills.
• Communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learnin others.
• Ability to use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that

Desirable

• A passion for making a positive impact on the environment especially in plastic waste.