Job Description

Job Overview

A position for a Laboratory Technician in a chemical processing facility has come available. Primarily, this is a laboratory based role, maintaining the chemistry and ensuring compliance to the relevant standards. This role will involve working closely alongside the Laboratory Manager

The Role:

Ensure that the chemical process solutions are analysed with the correct frequency and accuracy. Ensure that all chemical process data is collected, recorded and analysed in accordance with the applicable Standard Operating Procedures Ensure that all chemicals are stored correctly and safely with adequate bunding and labelling of hazards. Ensure that all waste chemicals or materials awaiting disposal are stored correctly and safely with adequate bunding and labelling of hazards. Ensure that all materials awaiting disposal are disposed of safely and legally with reputable waste disposal companies. Check and maintain the chemical inventory, including recording stock levels, monitor consumption of resources and advise on means to reduce them. Ensure that the effluent systems function correctly and controls are appropriately calibrated Assist in the operation and assessment of QMS Test Panel programme, ensuring that the correct records are kept and reporting any significant issues to the Operations Manager Ensure that the requisite adjustments to chemical process tanks are properly and safely completed. Ensure that all laboratory equipment is properly used, adequately and correctly maintained / presented & suitably labelled (dates of calibration etc.). Ensure that all laboratory chemicals are properly dates and labelled accordingly. Assist in the correct and efficient operation of waste water treatment facilities (including de-mineralisation systems). Advise other managers as to the current condition / performance of chemical process solutions and waste water treatment facilities.

The Candidate:

Familiarity with analytical techniques such as titrations, pH determination, micro-hardness testing, neutral salt spray testing would be advantageous. Candidates will ideally have a chemical laboratory background, which would consist of either a degree or equivalent in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or similar subject or A-levels in science based subjects complimented by sufficient laboratory experience within a manufacturing environment. The role involves working with hazardous chemicals, so previous experience or knowledge is required, although training will be given.

Salary:

25000 - 30000 depending on skills and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person