Laboratory Technician - Metallurgy

Intertek; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quality assurance company is seeking a Level 3 Technician in Barnoldswick. This role focuses on laboratory work and chemical analysis, ensuring quality control and process improvement. Candidates should have a degree or HND in science or engineering, alongside experience in laboratory environments, preferably in metallurgy. Attractive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary/benefits

Development and career opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably metallurgy related.
• Ability to manage personal workloads and maintain KPI turnaround targets.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of process tank solutions.
• Prepare samples and conduct metallurgical assessments using optical microscopy.
• Supervise bulk chemical deliveries.
• Carry out laboratory quality control checks.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Degree or HND in science/engineering

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a Level 3 Technician to join our Industry Services team in Barnoldswick. This role is ideal for someone with a science or engineering background who's passionate about laboratory work, chemical analysis, and metallurgy. You'll play a key role in quality control, process improvement, and supporting manufacturing investigations.

Required skills and experience:

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Degree or HND in science / engineering preferred
• Experience working in a laboratory environment preferably metallurgy related would be beneficial.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

You will be liaising with laboratory supervisor and analytical team to ensure testing commitments are met, alongside routine contact with clients to discuss work, turnaround requirements and technical issues related to work. The role also encompasses the preparation of metallurgical specimens and the optical microscopy of components and test pieces to support manufacturing quality control and investigations.

Key activities:

• Sampling and testing of process tank solutions to maintain client specified tolerances
• Prepare samples and carry out metallurgical assessments against client specifications using optical microscopy.
• Supervision of bulk chemical deliveries for our client
• Manage personal workloads to ensure KPI turnaround time targets are maintained.
• Carry out routine laboratory quality control checks and maintain logs.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.