Lab Chemist

Matchtech; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Lab Chemist for a contract in the United Kingdom, focusing on development and testing of aerospace materials. The role involves chemical analysis of metal finishing baths, process development, and maintaining SOPs. Ideal candidates have lab experience and A Levels in Chemistry and Maths.

Onsite, 37 hours per week, with PAYE and holiday pay options. The position offers professional development in a collaborative environment and supports Nadcap auditing and supplier

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a laboratory environment as a chemist or lab technician.
• Strong understanding of laboratory analytical techniques and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analysis of metal finishing bath contents to meet specifications.
• Develop metal finishing processes to optimise production and write supporting technical reports.
• Create and maintain control measures to ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Lab techniques

Analytical chemistry

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem-solving

Education

A Level Chemistry

A Level Maths

Job description

Our client, a prominent name in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a dedicated Lab Chemist to join their team on a contract basis until end March 2027. This dynamic role involves supporting the laboratory functions critical to the development and testing of aerospace materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting chemical analysis of metal finishing bath contents and ensuring they meet relevant specifications and requirements
• Developing metal finishing processes to optimise production performance and efficiency, including writing technical reports to justify decision-making processes
• Creating and maintaining control measures to ensure compliance with legal and legislated requirements
• Performing periodic testing for corrosion and coating weight specifications to ensure the process is within specification
• Managing the Effluent Plant operations to meet legal requirements
• Leading root cause investigations to prevent recurrence of failure modes
• Creating and amending Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
• Acting as the site technical expert in metal finishing and chemical processing
• Supporting Nadcap auditing
• Assisting suppliers with technical queries

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Lab Technician or Chemist in a laboratory setting
• Understanding of laboratory and analytical techniques
• A Level qualifications in Chemistry and Maths
• A further qualification in Chemistry or Metal Finishing is advantageous
• Theoretical knowledge of the main branches of chemistry
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the industry
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environmentHoliday pay

Hourly Rate/Hours

• PAYE Pay rate: up £30ph plus accrual holiday OR £34.36ph with advanced holiday pay.
• Hours: 37 hr per week
• Monday - Friday: Onsite full time