QC Raw Material Chemist
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Laleham Health and Beauty are a large growing business, operating over three production sites, within the field of toiletries, pharmaceutical, medical device and nutritional. Within the beauty area we cover a range of categories including body care, skincare, hair care and styling. Working with a variety high street retailers and brand owners.
The purpose of this post is to carry out physical and chemical testing of raw materials within the business and release product that has passed QC testing. This post is laboratory based and requires strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Health and Safety Regulations.
This role is based at the facility in Andover but depending on the workload it may be necessary to work from time to time at the site in Alton
Hours: Monday- Friday Variable 37.5 hours
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct physical and chemical quality testing of raw materials in compliance with relevant SOP’s and Test Methods to ensure conformance to specification
- Following testing, release raw materials that meet specification from quarantine
- Raise non-conformances for any raw materials that do not meet specification
- Record results and data from all testing onto appropriate documentation and/or computer databases
- Control and maintain all raw material reference standards in accordance with the relevant SOP or customer/regulatory requirement
- Ensure all samples tested are controlled and retained in accordance with relevant SOPs.
- Operate and maintain requisite laboratory equipment and instruments and make minor adjustments as required
- Undertake regular routine calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments as specified in agreed schedules.
Skills Required:
- Degree in chemistry based subject
- Good understanding of analytical, in particular, FTIR techniques gained through practical experience
- Understanding of wet chemistry techniques
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £23,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Andover, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- chemistry: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for QC Raw Material Chemist roles across Laleham Health & Beauty's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,500 - £23,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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