Chemistry Lab Technician

Brigg Scientific Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigg Scientific Recruitment Ltd in Birmingham is assisting a chemical manufacturer in recruiting a Lab Technician to support QC, R&D and Customer Support for a 14-month contract.

The role covers wet chemistry analysis (titration, pH, moisture, conductivity), HPLC sample preparation, accurate record keeping and sign-off of tests, following regulated quality systems, and general lab stewardship. Salary is £12.99/hour for a 37-hour week, about £25,000 annualised.

Qualifications

• Background in scientific education or work experience.
• Recent graduates welcome to apply.
• Chemistry-focused degrees/experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Wet chemistry analysis including titration, pH testing, moisture and conductivity.
• Sample preparation for HPLC analysis.
• Accurate record keeping and testing sign-off.

Skills

Wet Chemistry

Titration

pH testing

Moisture analysis

Conductivity

Record keeping

Education

Science education or work experience

Chemistry-focused degree advantageous

Tools

HPLC

Job description

This Brigg Scientific client are a Chemical Manufacturer in Birmingham and they are looking for a Lab Technician to support their Analytical testing team, for both QC, R&D and Customer Support.

Key duties:

• Wet Chemistry Analysis involving titration, pH testing, moisture and conductivity.
• Bespoke testing specific to manufactured products
• Sample preparation for further HPLC analysis
• Accurate record keeping
• Responsibility for testing sign off.
• General Lab stewardship
• Following regulated quality systems

Successful candidates will have a background in Scientific education or work experience. Applications are welcomes from recent graduates or those with work experience in the Sciences. Those with Chemistry focused degrees/experience will have a distinct advantage.

This is a contract role running for 14 months to cover a Maternity leave. Rate of pay will be £12.99/hr for a 37 hour week. Equivalent salary of circa £25,000. Hours are Monday to Thursday 7am - 3.30pm. Friday 7am - 12pm