Chemical Technician

iCIMS; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical supplier in Bracknell is seeking a Chemical Technician to join their Analytical team. The role involves performing laboratory testing in a quality-controlled environment, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have a higher education qualification in Chemistry or relevant experience. This position emphasizes communication, teamwork, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment is advantageous.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and ISO procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple test queues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Run laboratory testing accurately using established test methods.
• Communicate results to internal customers.
• Manage calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Higher education qualification in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Afton Chemical Ltd, a major independent supplier of lubricant and fuel additives to the oil industry and part of the worldwide NewMarket Corporation, are seeking a Chemical Technician to join our Analytical team at our EMEAI headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire. We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic team-player to join our Analytical team working in a quality-controlled laboratory environment providing analytical testing services in support of research and development. The role will involve running the techniques listed below as well as more industry specific methods:

Overview

The role will involve running the techniques listed below as well as more industry specific methods in a quality-controlled laboratory environment providing analytical testing services in support of research and development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Run laboratory testing accurately and precisely using established test methods.
• Communication of results to internal customers.
• Manage multiple test queues.
• Carry out calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the laboratory equipment.
• Maintain work area in a neat, clean, and safe condition.
• Maintain technical knowledge through training.
• Ensure that ISO procedures and documentation is maintained.
• To make safety a priority.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion for problem solving and delivering results.
• Willingness to take initiative where required and work pro-actively to achieve team goals.

Qualifications

• A higher education qualification in Chemistry or related field or relevant industry experience.

Experience (advantageous)

• Working within a laboratory environment, preferably in automotive, fuels or lubricant testing.
• Experience performing the above tests.