Chemistry Lab Technician – Analytical & QA Support

Randstad Business Support - London; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Steel, Trostre Works in Llanelli, is seeking a Science graduate to join its laboratory team as a Technical Specialist (Chemistry). Based in Llanelli, the role focuses on delivering analytical services to high standards within a controlled lab environment.

The contract is initially 3 months with a view to extension or permanent. Start ASAP subject to medical and drug tests, with a rate of £13.39ph (£25,408 per annum) and a 36.5-hour work week, Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

• Degree in science-related discipline (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of laboratory processes.
• Understanding of chemical laboratory testing.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to recognise the need for analysis and related factors.
• Strong health and safety knowledge in a laboratory environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• IT literacy with MS Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Undertaking monitoring, sampling and testing procedures within the technical department.
• Being part of the nominated person(s) to conduct routine maintenance, breakdown and calibration of equipment.
• Supporting the technical Team Leader with Quality Assurance tasks.
• Ensuring COSHH documentation is maintained to the highest standard.
• Entering findings and results into the allocated databases.
• Reporting findings to relevant stakeholders and notifying non conformance to the Team Leader.
• Using SAP to raise requisitions.
• Following Tata Steel's safe working practices to the highest compliance level.
• In the absence of the Team leader, covering the department as required.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Laboratory testing

Communication skills

Health & Safety awareness

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Degree in Science related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Tata Steel, Trostre Works in Llanelli, is seeking a Science graduate to join its laboratory team as a Technical Specialist (Chemistry). Based in Llanelli, the role focuses on delivering analytical services to high standards within a controlled lab environment.

The contract is initially 3 months with a view to extension or permanent. Start ASAP subject to medical and drug tests, with a rate of £13.39ph (£25,408 per annum) and a 36.5-hour work week, Mon–Fri.