Paint Quality Assurance Technician – Lab Testing

Origin UK Operations and Origin Amenity; Rawtenstall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Linemark is seeking a QA Technician to ensure paint and coating products meet quality standards by testing raw materials, in-process batches and finished goods. You will calibrate equipment, record data, and support ISO compliance while working with production, R&D and warehouse teams.

Candidates should have a chemistry or materials science background, strong attention to detail, and experience with SOPs and lab instrumentation. This role is based in the UK and involves on-site laboratory work.

Qualifications

• Background in chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Understanding of quality control and assurance principles.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills (data entry, spreadsheets, lab systems).
• Experience in paint formulation/paint manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished paint products.
• Conduct laboratory tests such as viscosity, density, gloss, colour matching, drying time, adhesion, and durability.
• Approve or reject batches based on test results and specifications.
• Monitor production processes to ensure consistency and quality standards are maintained.
• Accurately record test data and maintain quality documentation.
• Investigate and report non-conformances, defects, or deviations.
• Assist in handling complaints, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and external standards (e.g., ISO).
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory testing equipment.
• Work closely with production, R&D, and warehouse teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Chemistry background

Attention to detail

Quality assurance knowledge

SOP compliance

Communication skills

Data entry / lab systems

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Viscometer

Spectrophotometer

Gloss meter

Microsoft D365

Job description

Linemark is seeking a QA Technician to ensure paint and coating products meet quality standards by testing raw materials, in-process batches and finished goods. You will calibrate equipment, record data, and support ISO compliance while working with production, R&D and warehouse teams.

Candidates should have a chemistry or materials science background, strong attention to detail, and experience with SOPs and lab instrumentation. This role is based in the UK and involves on-site laboratory work.