Laboratory Technician

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 2-month contract near Durham. The candidate will be responsible for conducting analytical testing and maintaining laboratory equipment. Ideal applicants should possess hands-on experience with ICP and strong IT skills. This position offers a pay rate of £14.00/hr PAYE and is site-based.

Qualifications

• Understanding of appropriate test methods and associated equipment.
• Hands-on experience with ICP and various chemicals/materials.
• Excellent IT skills specifically in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to prepare reports in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and report on analytical testing programmes.
• Support the day-to-day running of the laboratory.
• Participate in the safety-assurance of equipment and processes.
• Contribute to the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Analytical testing

Process monitoring

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Report writing

COSHH assessment knowledge

Tools

ICP

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

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 is a leading manufacturer of PVC Compounds and works at the forefront of technology with a comprehensive range of products. 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 to produce required results 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 ordering consumables as required.
• Provide content for internal and external customer communications relating to services received and delivered by the laboratory.
• Participate in COSHH assessments and the safety-assurance of equipment and processes.
• Contribute to the development and updating of test procedures.
• Participate in the effective management of 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:

• An understanding of appropriate test methods and associated equipment with respect to maintenance and calibration.
• Hands-on experience with ICP and 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 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.