Aerospace Lab Specialist: Chemical Analysis Process Control

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Broughton; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Laboratory Specialist in North Wales to join a major aerospace and advanced manufacturing organisation. The role focuses on hands-on chemical analysis, laboratory testing and process control for high-performance aerospace components.

You will work with engineering, production and quality teams, ensuring chemical processes stay within specification, supporting product trials, non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry or closely related science.
• HNC in Chemistry or equivalent with industrial experience acceptable.
• Hands-on lab experience essential.
• Experience with chemical analysis techniques (IC, ICP, XRF, FTIR, titration).
• Ability to interpret technical specs and industry standards.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Good communication with engineering, production and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical analysis of surface treatment and rinse tanks, effluent, sealants, paints and hydraulic fluids.
• Lead laboratory trials for new products and processes before their introduction into production.
• Perform chemical analysis using IC, ICP-OES, XRF, FTIR, manual and automated titration, and related methods.
• Prepare and dilute samples accurately for analytical testing.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Analyse results and produce technical reports for engineering, production and quality teams.
• Support non-conformance and failure investigations through detailed chemical analysis.
• Work with production teams to investigate deviations and support corrective actions.
• Provide technical support related to chemical and mechanical surface treatments.

Skills

Chemistry

Lab analysis

Ion Chromatography

ICP-OES

XRF

FTIR

Titration

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry

HNC in Chemistry

Tools

Ion Chromatography (IC)

ICP-OES

XRF

FTIR

Titration

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Laboratory Specialist in North Wales to join a major aerospace and advanced manufacturing organisation. The role focuses on hands-on chemical analysis, laboratory testing and process control for high-performance aerospace components.

You will work with engineering, production and quality teams, ensuring chemical processes stay within specification, supporting product trials, non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement.