Chemistry Technician

CTX Group; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical testing sector is seeking a Chemistry Technician to join their team in Kettering. The role involves performing chemical tests, maintaining equipment, and adhering to quality systems. Full training is provided, making it suitable for candidates with relevant lab experience or strong educational backgrounds in sciences. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and a pension plan.

Benefits

25-30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience or GCSEs in relevant subjects.
• Familiar with MS Word and Excel.
• Good attention to detail, able to follow instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical testing competently and efficiently.
• Record results clearly and maintain training records.
• Understand and work according to quality and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamworking

Communication

Education

A-levels in Maths or Science or equivalent

High-level GCSEs in English, Maths, and at least one science subject

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Role: Chemistry Technician

Location: Kettering

Salary: £23,901 to £24,500(plus 10% shift allowance)

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week - 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Technician to work within their Chemistry department. Hours for the position are Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm.

A 10% shift allowance will be paid, in addition to the salary – Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm to 6pm and Friday from 4pm to 6pm.

About The Department

The chemical testing team consists of around 20 multiskilled technicians, technologists, and other support staff. The chemical laboratory houses a range of analytical equipment including IC, GC-FID, HPLC, UV-Vis, GC-MS, and LC-MS. Testing for restricted substances and assessing the chemical properties of a range of consumer products against international and European standards is carried out to show due diligence or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.

About The Role

• The successful applicant will be expected to carry out the following:
• Perform chemical testing competently and efficiently
• Record results and observations in a legible and understandable manner
• Routine analytical equipment maintenance tasks
• Routine chemical testing to standard procedures within an accredited laboratory environment
• Complete and maintain personal training records
• Working to and understanding the companies quality systems and UKAS requirements
• Working to and understanding the companies health and safety requirements
  
  

Full training will be provided, although previous laboratory experience is desirable.

Essential

About You

• Previous laboratory experience or high-level GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths and at least one science subject
• You should be familiar with MS Word and Excel
• Have good attention to detail and thoroughness
• You should be highly motivated, reliable & flexible
• Be able to follow instructions accurately
• You should have good teamworking skills and be experienced at meeting deadlines
• Possess enthusiasm and a helpful attitude
• Problem solving experience
• Willing to learn, develop, adapt and grow
• You will need good time management, organisation and communication skills
• A-levels in Maths or science or Further Education in science subjects would be highly desirable
  
  

Benefits Include include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 20th June 2025

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