Laboratory Chemist (Maternity Cover)

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 12-month maternity cover in Aberdeen. The role involves conducting chemical and physical testing, supporting product development, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or related field, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication. This position offers a dynamic and supportive laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Awareness of chemical handling and relevant health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out laboratory testing to support product performance evaluations and quality assurance.
• Compiling and interpreting test data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Communicating results effectively to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Supporting resolution of technical queries and assisting with customer issue investigations.
• Preparing clear and concise technical documentation and reports.
• Ensuring tasks are completed in line with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Maintaining high standard of laboratory housekeeping.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 12-month maternity cover based in Aberdeen. This role involves supporting a busy laboratory environment by conducting chemical and physical testing in support of product development, quality control, and customer technical requests.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out laboratory testing to support product performance evaluations and quality assurance for regional operations.
• Compiling and interpreting test data to ensure accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.
• Communicating results effectively to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the resolution of technical queries and assisting with customer issue investigations.
• Preparing clear and concise technical documentation and reports.
• Ensuring all tasks are completed in line with health, safety, and environmental procedures, including participation in risk assessments.
• Maintaining a high standard of laboratory housekeeping and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Awareness of chemical handling and relevant health, safety, and environmental standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their laboratory experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're a proactive and technically-minded individual, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland • Hours of Work: Mon - Fri 37.5

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 Months)