https://jobs.co.uk/job/qc-technical-chemist-smart4sciences--105ab136-026c-4239-a3ce-d4bfce6d592f RSS feed for QC / Technical Chemist at Smart4Sciences. en-gb Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:13:31 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/qc-technical-chemist-smart4sciences--105ab136-026c-4239-a3ce-d4bfce6d592f https://jobs.co.uk/job/qc-technical-chemist-smart4sciences--105ab136-026c-4239-a3ce-d4bfce6d592f Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Manchester | Salary: £28000 - £34000/annum | Type: Permanent | We are working with a leading manufacturer of premium decorative coatings to recruit a QC / Technical Chemist for their North West facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on laboratory professional to join a well-established coatings manufacturer with a reputation for producing high-quality, technically advanced products. Reporting to the Lab R&D Manager, you will play a key role in quality control, technical problem-solving, batch release, and supporting manufacturing operations to ensure consistently high product standards. Key Responsibilities * Carry out quality control testing on raw materials, colorants, in-process batches, and finished products against established specifications. * Perform laboratory testing including viscosity, density, pH, opacity, gloss, colour, drying time, scrub resistance, adhesion, stability, and application assessments. * Support batch approval and product release activities through accurate testing and result evaluation. * Investigate quality, production, and customer-related technical issues, recommending corrective actions where required. * Assist with colour matching, shade adjustment, tinting accuracy, and product consi... Permanent