Laboratory Technician

CK Group; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 2-month contract near Durham. The role involves conducting analytical testing, supporting laboratory operations, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or a related discipline and hands-on experience with ICP. This position is site-based with an hourly pay of £14.00.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Chemistry or a Scientific discipline.
• Hands on experience with ICP and of numerous chemicals/materials in wet chemistry, analytical processes.
• Understanding of risk assessment relating to the ChemiLab activities including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and report upon programmes of analytical testing.
• Support the day-to-day running and resource requirements of the laboratory.
• Participate in COSHH assessments and the safety-assurance of equipment and processes.

Skills

Analytical testing

Communication skills

Risk assessment understanding

IT skills (Word and Excel)

Hands-on experience with ICP

Education

Degree in Chemistry or a Scientific discipline

Tools

ICP equipment

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join a global chemical manufacturing company at their facilities located near Durham on a 2 month contract basis.

The Company:

Our client is a leading manufacturer of PVC Compounds and they work at the forefront of technology with a comprehensive range of products.

Location:

This position is located near Durham and is site based.

Pay rate:

£14.00/hr PAYE

Role:

• Conduct and report upon programmes of analytical testing so that the required results are produced within defined timescales and in an appropriate format.
• Participate in improvement opportunities through effective process monitoring.
• Support the day-to-day running and resource requirements of the laboratory including the ordering of consumables as required.
• Provide content for internal and external customer communications relating to both services received and delivered by the laboratory.
• To participate in COSHH assessments and the safety-assurance of equipment and processes
• To contribute to the development and updating of test procedures.
• Participate in the effective management of the Laboratory waste.
• Participate in instrument training programmes to ensure lab and production teams are properly trained to deliver accurate analytical results.
• Support the maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment to maintain a high reliability of the service.

Your Background:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Chemistry or a Scientific discipline.
• An understanding of appropriate test methods together with an understanding of the associated equipment with respect to maintenance and calibration.
• Hands on experience with ICP and of numerous chemicals/materials in wet chemistry, analytical processes.
• Excellent IT (specifically, word processing and spreadsheet) and communication skills (report writing).
• Understanding of risk assessment relating to the ChemiLab activities including COSHH.
• Ability to report results in written and oral form to internal and external customers.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.