Chemistry Technician

IDEX Corporation; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation invites a Chemistry Technician to join its lab in a manufacturing setting. You will assist in controlling, developing and optimizing chemical processes, perform routine testing, data collection and troubleshooting to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires practical lab experience, accurate data recording, and strong Excel skills. You will support SOPs, risk assessments and continuous improvement activities across production teams.

Qualifications

• A-Level, HNC or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or related science.
• Laboratory experience in chemistry, manufacturing or process environments.
• Experience carrying out chemical analysis and recording results.
• Solid working knowledge of Excel and data management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine sampling and chemical analysis for production facilities.
• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents and test samples.
• Maintain an accurate database for routine analysis results.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and suggest process improvements.
• Report results outside limits to maintain process control.
• Calibrate instruments to ensure accurate analysis.
• Support development chemist with project planning and validation.
• Manage laboratory chemical stocks and reorder supplies.
• Maintain lab procedures, records and calibration documentation.
• Support production activities when skills permit.
• Assist with internal and external training requirements.
• Apply Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and HR policies; perform risk assessments.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and other management systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

A-Level / HNC or chemistry qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Purpose of job

The Chemistry Technician assists in the control, development and optimisation of chemical manufacturing and treatment processes. Working closely with the Process Chemist and production personnel, the technician conducts laboratory testing, process monitoring, data collection, and troubleshooting activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations.

Key duties and responsibilities

• 1- Conduct routine sampling and chemical analysis for the photo-chemical and plating production facilities in accordance with established standard work procedures.
• 2 - Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, and test samples.
• 3 - Maintain an accurate and accessible database for all routine analysis results.
• 4 - Analyse test data, identify trends, variations and abnormalities, and provide recommendations to support process optimisation, quality improvements and corrective actions.
• 5- Report and act on results that are outside required limits, to maintain processing controls.
• 6 - Perform routine instrument calibration to ensure accurate chemical analysis and robust process control.
• 7 - Support the Development Chemist in the planning, execution and documentation of process development projects, product trials and validation activities.
• 8 - Manage laboratory chemical stocks, reorder supplies as required, and maintain a clean, safe and organised laboratory environment.
• 9 - Maintain laboratory procedures, test methods, records and calibration documentation in accordance with quality requirements.
• 10 - Support production activities where knowledge, experience and training permits.
• 11 - Support Tecan internal & external training requirements.
• 12 - Apply all company policies such as Safety, Health & Environment, Quality and HR. Including risk assessments, accident / near miss reporting.
• 13 - Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and other applicable management system requirements.

Technical & Behavioural Competencies

• Methodical and logical in the approach to problem solving.
• Ability to blend practical work with the theoretical.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated to find and make improvements and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and support improvement opportunities using data and measurable evidence.

Experience and Education

Essential

• A-Level, HNC or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Practical laboratory experience within a chemistry, manufacturing or process environment.
• Experience carrying out chemical analysis and accurately recording results.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data management.

Preferred

• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience preparing standard operating procedures (SOPs) or other technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of COSHH and risk assessments.
• Understanding of wet chemistry analysis techniques.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?