Chemistry Lab Technician — QA & Analysis Specialist

Randstad Delivery (GBS); Llanelli; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Referral bonus £300

Progression to permanent role

CV editing advice

Job summary

Tata Steel's Trostre Works in Llanelli is seeking a Science graduate for a Technical Specialist (Chemistry) role. The position involves analytical lab work, monitoring and testing, and supporting QA and safety procedures in a 36.5-hour week.

Role starts ASAP subject to medical clearance and drug/alcohol testing, with a 3-month initial contract and potential extension or permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in a science-related discipline.
• Knowledge of laboratory processes.
• Understanding of chemical laboratory testing.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to recognise when analysis is needed.
• Strong health & safety knowledge in a lab.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• MS Word/Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking monitoring, sampling and testing procedures in the technical department.
• Assist with routine maintenance, breakdowns and calibration of equipment.
• Support QA tasks for the technical Team Leader.
• Maintain COSHH documentation to a high standard.
• Enter findings into allocated databases and report results.
• Notify Team Leader of non-conformances.
• Use SAP to raise requisitions and track materials.
• Adhere to Tata Steel safety practices and procedures.
• Cover the department when the Team Leader is absent.

Skills

Lab processes

Chemical analysis

Safety awareness

Verbal & written comms

Education

Science degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Tata Steel's Trostre Works in Llanelli is seeking a Science graduate for a Technical Specialist (Chemistry) role. The position involves analytical lab work, monitoring and testing, and supporting QA and safety procedures in a 36.5-hour week.

Role starts ASAP subject to medical clearance and drug/alcohol testing, with a 3-month initial contract and potential extension or permanent opportunity.