Laboratory Chemist (part time - 20 hours over 5 days - 6 months temporary contract)
** No agencies please**
**We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK**
Alcohols Limited is a chemical distribution company formed in 1955 as a subsidiary of The Palmer Group. It is a private family company founded in 1805 which is still family owned today.
This role will be primarily based on site at our new £23m facility in Rugby, located at the Europark just off the A5. The site will also house a new distillery, allowing us to add capacity to our current heritage site in Birmingham which will be retained.
The Opportunity
This role will provide analytical QC test data under the supervision of the lab supervisor and assist in the management of samples, including the collection, logging, and labelling of samples on a daily basis.
What you will contribute
* Support the technical function in ensuring the on-time delivery of information to internal and external customers.
* Follow the company initiatives for Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) (e.g. H&S Policy, Golden Rules).
* Ensure accurate maintenance of data collected in either written or electronic format.
* Utilise applicable test methods to produce test data used for the purposes of quality and compliance.
* Be responsible for promptly raising technical issues, such as test failures/deviations and equipment issues, to the lab supervisor.
* Support method development and implementation of HSEQ & food safety initiatives.
What you will bring
* Minimum A level qualification in a scientific related subject, with experience of working in an analytical/quality control laboratory environment; experience in Gas chromatography (GC) analysis is essential.
* Functional understanding of Lab health and safety and COSHH.
* Flexible to be able to work on multiple and varied tasks.
* Self-motivated, capable of working independently if required, and able to utilise time effectively.
* Tenacious, thorough, determined, energetic, and driven with attention to detail.
* Well organised and able to assimilate new information quickly and take an innovative approach to solve complex queries.
* Quality conscious and well organised, able to respond quickly to requests for information or support.
* IT literate and able to collate data from multiple sources into usable documentation.
* Persuasive, goal-oriented, and able to follow specific processes and requirements.
* Team player and customer-oriented.
What we offer
* Competitive salary plus benefits; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated); pension; private medical, critical illness, and 4x life insurance; voluntary benefits platform with discounts at many well-known outlets.
* 20 hours per week including Monday - Friday 2pm - 6pm.
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