Industrial Chemicals Lab Technician — QC, Testing & Development

System Recruitment Limited; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

System Recruitment Limited is seeking a Laboratory Technician Industrial Chemicals in Oldbury. The role reports to the Production Manager and covers testing, quality control, regulatory duties and product development, with scope to assist production when required.

The ideal candidate holds a science degree (Chemistry preferred) and may have some commercial lab experience. This permanent position is suitable for candidates within commuting distance of Oldbury, near Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Degree in a science discipline, ideally Chemistry.
• Some commercial laboratory experience preferred but not essential.
• Permanent position located in Oldbury, within commutable distance.

Responsibilities

• Testing, quality control, regulatory and product development; assist production processes.
• Work on own initiative and escalate issues to Production Manager Oldbury.
• Collaborate with Production to ensure timely despatch of on-spec deliveries.
• Support sales by developing solutions in response to customer demands.
• Identify and report any product or equipment faults.
• Maintain stock of reagents and consumables for laboratory use.
• Keep Bills of Material up to date including operating instructions.
• Develop and maintain Technical Data sheets and MSDS.
• Investigate causes of quality non-conformances and assist preventive actions.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Science degree (Chemistry preferred)

Job description

System Recruitment Limited is seeking a Laboratory Technician Industrial Chemicals in Oldbury. The role reports to the Production Manager and covers testing, quality control, regulatory duties and product development, with scope to assist production when required.

The ideal candidate holds a science degree (Chemistry preferred) and may have some commercial lab experience. This permanent position is suitable for candidates within commuting distance of Oldbury, near Birmingham.