Temporary Laboratory Technician required, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring recent experience of wet chemistry analysis and a recent degree in Chemistry. This role will suit recent Chemistry graduates, particularly those with a year in industry.
Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £25,000-£28,000 per annum (dependent on experience, pro-rata)
Term: Ongoing temporary work
SRG are currently working with a leading manufacturer of speciality materials across a range of different industries. With a global presence and a portfolio of growing products, they are now looking to hire a Laboratory Technician to join their laboratory team in Greater Manchester on a temporary basis. This role will primarily involve testing samples and recording test results whilst ensuring laboratory equipment is kept in a serviceable, calibrated and presentable condition. Techniques used include HPLC and wet chemistry analysis, and recent Chemistry graduates are encouraged to apply, with year in industry placements desirable.
Benefits: You will join a leading manufacturer of speciality materials with a portfolio of growing products at an exciting time for the business. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (with flexibility)
Role/Description
* Carry out all routine quality control tests on part-finished and finished product and on incoming raw materials and ensure data is recorded according to the quality system.
* Ensure test equipment is maintained in a serviceable, calibrated and presentable condition and that test procedures are up to date.
* Issue Test Certificates to customers upon request
* Ordering of laboratory consumables in a timely and efficient manner
* Maintain high housekeeping standards
* Record and maintain the database of test results.
* Report adverse trends in quality.
* Resolve day-to-day issues involving the routine testing service.
* Assist in any further departmental investigations as required.
Requirements
* A recent degree in Chemistry
* Recent wet chemistry analysis, with recent HPLC experience desirable
* Proven industrial experience of working in a laboratory setting (ideally within QC) is desirable
* Proactive problem solver
* Excellent planning and organisation skills
* Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously
For more information please contact Chris Beckenham on 0161 667 1795.
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