Quality Control Analyst

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

Arxada is looking for a Quality Control Analyst in the Manufacturing and Quality area. This position is based in Huddersfield, UK.

Essential Job Functions:

• Working day/weekend shifts within the small Quality Control (QC) team to carry out essential analytical testing in support of the Huddersfield manufacturing site.

• Working within site safety and analytical procedures and holding a "gatekeeping role" to ensure manufactured  goods  meet  quality  specifications  and  thus  are  suitable  for  our customers' requirements.

• Ensure laboratory equipment, housekeeping standards and laboratory  documentation  are  maintained  in  line  with  the  site  9001  accreditation.

• To provide  technical  support  and  advice  to  carry  out  root  cause  analysis  activities  in support of site key performance indicators.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proficient in the operation, interpretation, calibration and maintenance of on-site analytical   equipment   (HPLC/MS,   XRF,   UV)   used   in   the   evaluation   of manufactured products and environmental samples.

• Experienced  in  working  with  established  laboratory  procedures  ensuring  all analyses are carried proficiently and with accuracy in order to eliminate errors.

• Possess an understanding of Business Management Systems (9001,14001) and their implementation in a laboratory and manufacturing environment. Ensure all work  is  appropriately  documented  and  stored  according  to  the  laboratory standards and processes in place.

• Demonstrates first class planning and time management skills having an ability to work using own initiative in order to meet deadlines.

• Possessing  excellent  IT  skills  especially  Excel,  Word,  Outlook  and  ideally  an awareness of SAP systems.

• Develop  an  understanding  of  the  manufacturing  processes  thus  acquiring  an ability  to  provide  root  cause  analysis/technical  support  and  advice  to  the manufacturing teams.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.