Chemical Technician

NewMarket Corporation; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical supplier in Bracknell is seeking an enthusiastic Chemical Technician to join their Analytical team. This role involves conducting various laboratory tests, maintaining safety standards, and communicating results effectively. Candidates should have a higher education qualification in Chemistry or relevant experience, along with excellent teamwork and communication skills. Applications are due by Monday 6 October.

Qualifications

• Safety as a priority in laboratory practices.
• Ability to manage multiple test queues in a laboratory.
• Willingness to take initiative in achieving team goals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving

Education

Higher education qualification in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

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:

• Elemental Analysis
• Acid, Base and Water Titrations
• Density Measurements
• Viscosity Measurements
• Particle Counting
• Flash Point Testing

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.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

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

Experience In Any Of The Following Would Be Advantageous

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

Deadline for applications: Monday 6 October.