Laboratory Technician / Chemist

Bristol Industrial; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician / Chemist for a night shift role in a chemical laboratory. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical Engineering or a related qualification, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary with progression opportunities, along with various benefits including a pension and a quarterly bonus scheme.

Benefits

Shift allowance - night shift £15 per day

Quarterly Company bonus scheme - can be up to 12% of salary

Contributory pension

Death in service insurance

Qualifications

• Preferably 2+ years of experience in a Chemist role.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a Night Shift role.
• Good understanding of technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analyses, control and maintenance of all wet processes/chemistry.
• Involved in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with maintenance schedule.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis skills

Logical thinking

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry qualification

Job description

Laboratory Technician / Chemist

The Opportunity:

If you are an experienced Chemist, Industrial Chemist or Laboratory Technician, then this could be the perfect role for you.This position will involve working in a Chemical Laboratorywithin a busy engineering firm.This is a NIGHTS based role working 5pm-5am Monday to Thursday only.

The Role

• This vacancy is a great opportunity for you to progress in a busy, hands on laboratory and factory setting.
  Working in a well-established, award winning facility as part of a small Chemistry team on thelate shift, working a 4 day week but earning a full time salary.
• The successful candidate will assist the Senior Process Chemist in the analyses, control and maintenance of all wet processes/chemistry and assist in the running of the water and chemical waste treatment.
• Control and troubleshooting of all wet processes (Chemistry)
• Involved in the installation and commission of new equipment and processes
• Maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with maintenance schedule
• Ensure that water and chemical waste treatment controls are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
• Use of documentation control systems – paper and electronic

What you will bring to the Team:

• Preferably 2+ years of experience in a Chemists role.
• Logical thinking and a good application of the scientific method.
• A degree in Chemical Engineering or another Chemistry based qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent data and statistical analysis skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of detail.
• Good understanding of technical documentation.
• The ability to work unsupervised in a Night Shift role.

Benefits:

• The starting salary is £29640. After 6 months and subject to meeting the required performance criteria the salary will increase to£31,320. The highest grade in the department is £40308.
• Shift allowance - night shift £15 per day.
• Quarterly Company bonus scheme – can be up to 12% of your salary!
• Contributory pension
• Death in service insurance

Working Hours:

Night shift: 5pm - 5am -Monday to Thursday

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.