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

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to . For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris at SRG.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

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