Job Description

1. OUR MISSION:

Promoting a future that is nature-inspired.

We are an award-winning sustainable material science company dedicated to developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible. Sparxell's products are sustainably designed to overcome the challenges associated with synthetic and unethically-sourced pigments.

Redesigning how colours are made.

Sparxell's pioneering pigments are made with cellulose extracted from plants nanostructured in a wide range of vibrant shades. Sparxell's patented technology arises from multiple years of interdisciplinary research performed at the University of Cambridge. Sparxell's ambition is to foster sustainability in advanced materials, with a targeted impact on multiple sectors that heavily rely on colouring matter, from cosmetics to fashion, packaging, paint and food.

2. WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

We are looking for a

QC & Production Technician

to join our growing team. This role will primarily support

quality control (QC)

activities to ensure product quality and compliance with internal and external standards. When not engaged in QC responsibilities, you will also contribute to general

production activities

alongside the Production team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Quality Control & Materials Management

Develop, perform, and improve

QC procedures for all products. Evaluate final products to ensure

compliance

with customer specs.

Manage

QC records, batch data, and product release documentation.

Oversee

incoming raw material inventory and store room organisation.

Lead

internal non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.

Support

supplier evaluations from a quality assurance standpoint.

Maintain

calibration and service schedules for QC & production equipment.

Conduct

annual internal audits aligned with ISO 9001 standards. Help

implement

and maintain ISO 9001-compliant QMS processes.

Manage

packing, labelling, and finished goods inventory.

Production Activities

Take part in

day-to-day production activities to achieve throughput targets.

Supporting

& taking part in production process optimisation and scaling-up efforts from lab to pilot scale.

3. YOUR PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS:

We are seeking a highly reliable and adaptable individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality results. You should enjoy working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic lab-based production environment.

You earned at least a

B.Sc., A-level, CGSE or equivalent

with relevant academic and/or industrial experience. Ideally you have a degree in Chemistry (e.g. material, chemical or polymer chemistry) and experience with QC and QMS systems.

Preferably you have prior experience in one or more of the following industries, but this is not required:

- Material production in laboratory setting

- Familiarity with QMS & ISO-9001

- Experience of SOP & Work Instruction generation

- Plant-based or bio-based polymer, lignocellulosic

bio-refinery

, pre-treatment and extraction.

-

Cellulose

material preparation, such as prior experience with suspension, film and coating.

You are

proficient

in various basic laboratory techniques and equipment, which you may optimise independently.

You are keen to engage in a

fast-paced

and exciting working environment in which you will play a decisive role in the company's future success.

You are a

team player

who communicates with passion and accuracy on each project you are part of. Your command of English is good, and you may be fluent in another language.

Experience & skills we value:

Previous experience in laboratory-based material production or quality control. Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or other QMS systems. Strong attention to detail and sense of responsibility regarding product quality. Experience setting up QC procedures (not just following SOPs). Ability to manage records, inventories, and coordinate calibration/maintenance tasks. Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Experience generating and implementing SOPs and work instructions is a plus. Experience in sustainable or plant-based materials, polymers, or coatings is beneficial but not required.

Personal Profile

- 'Can-do', positive & adaptable attitude

- Meticulous and proactive mindset

- Sense of responsibility to ensure quality

- Excellent attention to detail

- Good interpersonal skills

- Good organisational & planning skills

- Ability to work under pressure

- Experience in working to detailed SOPs

- Experience in working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

4. BENEFITS & CONDITIONS:

Deadline for application

: 18th of July 2025.

Contract:

Full-time permanent contract with career advancement and opportunities.

Starting:

When available.

Location:

Cambridge, UK, with flexible working arrangements.

Estimated remuneration:

25 - 33k with early employee benefits.

Other benefits:

Pension, private medical insurance & life insurance available.

Right to work in the UK:

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working with us. Therefore, if you still need to get the right to work in the UK, any offer of employment will be conditional upon you gaining this right.

References

: Offers of appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.

5. FEELING LIKE JOINING OUR TEAM?

If you want to join our endeavours, please send your CV and a cover letter to

careers@sparxell.com

. Please name your documents as JobID_Forename Surname_CV or CL for faster internal processing. With these two mandatory documents, feel free to add any miscellaneous material supporting your application.

Colour speaks to all, and so does Sparxell. Our company is committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. We encourage women, people of colour, of all ages, individuals with disabilities, gender-expansive individuals and LGBTQ+ candidates, and other under-represented minorities to apply to this position.

We will aim to review your application within a week and get back to you within a reasonable time with a final decision on your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

QC Laboratory: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Reference ID: QCPT2501