LFUK are looking for an experienced Laboratory Chemist & Environmental Lead to join their clients team in the Knowsley area.

Main Purpose/s

• To test products, in-process liquors and raw materials are the right quality and tested timely in line with correct safety and security practices, whilst working without supervision.
• To lead new product introduction projects.
• To build and lead environmental controls and improvements across the business for Ames Goldsmith to become ISO accredited.

Main Duties

• ISO 9001 & Quality Control - data recording, analysis and decision-making.
• Maintain test results and stores this data within the clients system
• Maintains and order stocks as required
• Review and enter quality data
• Review the analytical results and FPY data
• Agreeing and delivering against environmental parameters
• Building a robust Environmental culture throughout the business
• Attendance and chairing appropriate meetings
• Review the analytical results and first pass yield data
• Timely preparation of chemical standards
• Calibration and equipment checks
• Completion of analytical tests before product release
• Quality results update at communications meeting
• Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Maintenance of the results database
• Maintenance and storage of retained analytical sample
• Record storage
• Creation, delivery and maintenance of a robust environmental system
• Support Lead Auditor & Customer Services to maintain the ARF (Action Request Form) System and administrate the weekly SHEQ meetings.
• Assisting with Improvement Projects

Your normal hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. To be worked flexibly between 6:30 am and 9:00 pm as necessitated by the needs of the business, with a minimum of 7.5 hours each day with a 30-minute unpaid break.