Chemistry Manufacturing Technician

Agilent Technologies; Church Stretton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies is seeking a motivated individual for a manufacturing role at the Church Stretton Chemistries Centre of Excellence. The successful candidate will work on large scale chemical processes, ensuring quality and safety while contributing to innovative projects in the life sciences sector. This full-time position offers excellent career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Outstanding company culture

Personalised development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Yearly company bonus

Private health care

Stock purchase plan

Medical & life insurance

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with a degree in Chemistry or relevant lab experience.
• Desirable previous manufacturing or lab experience with large scale chemical processes.

Responsibilities

• Work according to Health & Safety and Quality guidelines.
• Collect, prepare, calibrate and set-up equipment.
• Document process tasks and material movements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Practical skills

Education

University Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

Agilent is a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies; we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges. We can’t wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

The Church Stretton Chemistries Centre of Excellence specializes in the design and manufacture of products used in a diverse range of applications including environmental testing to guarantee food safety, pharmaceutical research and manufacture of next generation mRNA vaccines and clinical diagnosis focused on the early detection of disease.

After extensive training, your main responsibilities will be:

• Work carefully according to Health & Safety and Quality (ISO9001:2015) guidelines
• Collect, prepare, calibrate and set-up equipment and raw materials
• Produce and process products according to documented procedures
• Accurately record all process tasks and material movements
• Document any deviations as part of an open reporting culture
• Large Scale Chemical processes 50L-2000L
• Maintain a clean and organized production area
• Develop new skills by working within project teams on specific initiatives
• Contribute ideas to and participate in Continuous Improvement activities
  
  

About Church Stretton

Church Stretton is in the heart of the south Shropshire Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, within easy reach of Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton and Hereford. The area offers a high quality of life with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. With affordable housing below the national average while local schools outperform the UK average.

The successful candidate can expect a fun place to work, exposure to new technologies and good career progression prospects. In addition, the things we value is work life balance, encouraging people to leave work when they should.

Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated individual with the following background:

• Ideally a University Degree around Chemistry or relevant experience in a laboratory environment.
• Previous manufacturing or laboratory experience with large scale chemical processes is desirable but not required. If you have the right attitude, have practical skills and attention to detail our comprehensive training will set you up for success.
  
  

What we offer:

• Outstanding company culture
• Personalised development opportunities
• Company pension scheme, yearly company bonus, private health care, stock purchase plan, medical & life insurance…
• A position within an international organisation, offering a dynamic working environment, with exciting challenges and opportunities
  
  

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing