Laboratory Technician

Whitehall Recruitment LTD; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Milton Keynes. The role involves QC testing of materials in a lab setting, supporting manufacturing processes, and conducting customer complaint investigations. Ideal candidates should be organized, computer literate, and possess a driving license for required site visits.

Qualifications

• An interest in science.
• Must be computer literate with excellent communication skills.
• A full driving license is mandatory for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing of production samples and raw materials.
• Assist with customer complaints investigations.
• Support manufacturing and maintain laboratory cleanliness.

Skills

Interest in science

Organized and methodical

Computer literate

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Job description

Quality Control Technician/Laboratory Technician - Thermoplastic Coatings - Milton Keynes

Our client manufactures high quality road marking materials for the Highway Construction and Maintenance sector offering specialist installation of a range of road marking materials and surface treatment products. They also provide full technical support including in-situ testing and monitoring for inter-company divisions and their clients.

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual to primarily undertake Quality Control (QC) testing in their well-equipped laboratories based at their site in Buckinghamshire.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Laboratory and Development Manager
• Quality Control (QC) testing of production samples and key raw materials.
• Support to manufacturing e.g., Non-conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Assistance with customer complaints investigations.
• Assistance with calibration of equipment.
• Ensuring all tasks are undertaken safely and in a timely manner.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and tidying of the laboratory.
• Assistance with raw material evaluations, product improvement and development.

Candidate Profile

• An interest in science.
• Well organised and methodical but with a creative and flexible approach.
• Must be computer literate with excellent verbal and written skills and be comfortable working on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• A full driving licence is a mandatory requirement as some external site visits and testing will be required.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science Industries