QC Technician

Ilkeston, East Midlands, United Kingdom Weleda (UK) Ltd Weleda is exceptional - just like our people. Where exceptional people make a meaningful impact. As the world leader in certified natural cosmetics and remedies, we are pioneers in sustainability, committed to protecting our planet's beauty and diversity.

We're looking for a new QC Technician to join our team in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. In this role, you'll carry out essential testing and quality control activities with accuracy and efficiency, helping to ensure the timely analysis and release of products supporting Production, Tablets, and Specials. Working to GLP guidelines, you'll play a key part in maintaining the high standards of quality our operations depend on.

What you will be doing

You'll carry out essential testing and quality control activities with accuracy and efficiency. Working to GLP guidelines, you'll help ensure timely analysis and release of products supporting Production, Tablets, and Specials including:

• Sampling & undertaking routine analysis of raw materials, tinctures, intermediates, herbs (including transfer) & finished products according to specifications supplied: including, but not limited to: ID/Characters, pH, Dry Residue, Loss on Drying, Total Ash, Refractive Index, Relative Density, Ethanol Content, TLC, HPLC, GC, Chemical tests, Assays etc.
• Release for filling/use certain bulks, intermediates, finished products etc.
• ID & release of fresh plants according to Ph. Eur., GHP, etc.
• Checking and signing off other Lab Technicians transcriptions & calculations
• Environmental Monitoring - swabbing, ACH's, Particles counts, water testing
• Carry out & report stability studies and testing
• Validations - cleaning and new equipment
• Routine housekeeping & recording activities on cleaning log
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Maintenance of QC's internal PPM's
• Review/updating specs, TRC's, methods & SOP's
• Re-order & replace gas cylinders when empty
• Participation in the company COSHH & risk assessments schemes
• Making sure stock levels of Lab reagents/material are maintained
• Attend and participate in meetings & training sessions
• Maintaining and keeping up to date training logs
• Provide training to new recruits and visitors
• Follow Out of Spec procedure
• Use & update of the company's Lot management, bin location, and stock adjustment system (NAV)

What we are looking for

• No formal qualifications required but Maths & English 9-5 at GCSE
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask effectively

Preferred experience:

• HPLC/GC knowledge
• Plant biology experience
• Ph. Eur. testing experience
• GMP environment experience
• Chemistry or Analytical Science preferred
• Good analytical skills
• HPLC/GC knowledge preferred
• IT literate - MS Tools

This is a on-site role, based at our Ilkeston office in Derbyshire.

Closing date 19th November 2026 however, we reserve the right to close applications early if required

Salary £27,066

Benefits

36 days holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata); healthcare cash plan + EAP; death in service; generous staff discount on our amazing Weleda products; 5 Green days (We have a wonderful natural resource at The Field, and Green Days are a way of making use of our open space for the benefit of co-workers.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're passionate about quality and want to work with innovative analytical techniques in natural product development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our exceptional team.