Physical Testing Laboratory Technician PPE Newton Aycliffe 6 month initial contract £18.6ph Scope: Our client are a leader in developing and manufacturing protective equipment. They are seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician from to be involved in testing and release of products. Responsibilities: Completing development, qualification, pre-compliance and audit testing, supporting current and future certifications of respiratory protection products Understanding test methods and updating documentation when/if required Completing test equipment calibration as per schedule and support safety audits and risk assessments Managing consumables for the test equipment that you will be responsible for Working collaboratively within the R&D organization and closely with the product engineers, product developers, certification and compliance teams Supporting the Quality management system to support current certifications and accreditation of the R&D laboratory About You: Laboratory experience is essential, ideally from a manufacturing environment and using testing equipment to measure physical characteristics and performance Bachelors degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution Excellent Verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail Ability to understand and interpret data Understanding of respiratory protection products (performance, testing, release criteria) Knowledge of respiratory protection testing requirements Awareness of EN standards Awareness of Gas and Vapor testing methods Awareness of Reusable Respirators and Powered and Supplied Air product Word, Excel, Teams If you're interested in the above role then please click apply or get in touch to discuss further. Consult will endeavour to contact candidates within 14 days of application. However, if you do not hear back after 2 weeks then please assume on this occasion, unfortunately, you have not been successful.