Laboratory Technician

Travail Employment Group; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the alloy foundry industry is seeking a Laboratory Technician in West Bromwich. The role involves sample preparation, analysis using advanced laboratory equipment, and collaboration with staff to ensure efficient workflow. Ideal candidates will have a background in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related fields, and possess strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Working or educational knowledge of XRF, ICP, and/or LECO.
• Knowledge in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or Materials Science desired.
• Moderate to advanced knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of samples using various methods and equipment.
• Analysis of metals/alloys and chemical samples using laboratory equipment.
• Preparation of certificates of analysis according to specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Chemistry

Knowledge of Metallurgy

Knowledge of Materials Science

Excel

Familiarity with laboratory systems

Education

Knowledge of XRF, ICP, LECO

Job description

Laboratory Technician required for an Alloy foundry based in West Bromwich, B70 paying £25,000 - £30,000.

Our client is part of an award winning, internationally recognised business that supplies their finished products to the aerospace, surgical implants and power generation industries amongst others.

The role of Laboratory Technician will involve you working with various grades of metals and you will be responsible for:

• preparation of samples using various methods, lathe's, bandsaw, table cutter, drill and others


• preparation and analysis of various pure metals/alloys and chemical samples using XRF, ICP, Analytix, Milestone and LECO equipment to determine qualitative and quantitative chemistry's of elemental and gas content results


• preparation of certificates of analysis in accordance with customer specifications reporting to laboratory management


• interaction with commercial and operations staff to assess the priority of multiple tasks and the order in which they need to be completed


• providing support to the existing laboratory manager and technicians with day-to-day tasks to keep a smooth work flow and on time testing

For your application for the role of Laboratory Technician to be successful you will need the following:

• working or educational knowledge of XRF, ICP and/or LEO used for testing metals, alloys or chemicals (training will be provided if its education rather than working knowledge)


• knowledge in Chemistry, Metallurgy, Materials Science or a related field is desired


• moderate to advanced knowledge of Excel


• familiarity with laboratory systems and software


• understanding and knowledge of the periodic table elements


• exceptional attention to detail


• good interpersonal skills

This is an excellent role for someone that is looking for ongoing development.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.