QC Lab Technician

WINSEARCH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in polymers is seeking a QC Lab Technician in Wigan. The role involves ensuring the quality of goods, performing laboratory tests, and compliance with safety norms. Ideal candidates will have a BTEC/HNC in Chemistry, strong communication skills, and relevant lab experience. Benefits include company pension, healthcare options, and 28 days of holiday entitlement.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company Pension with contributions

Healthcare options after probation

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy industrial lab.
• Ability to follow chemistry testing techniques.
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure accurate documentation.
• Carry out project/development work when assigned.
• Inform management of any abnormal situations.

Skills

Chemistry testing techniques

Experience in an industrial lab

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting lab equipment

Understanding of chemical processes

Education

BTEC / HNC in Chemistry

Degree level in relevant subject

Job description

Overview

QC Lab Technician

Location: Wigan

Shift: Monday Thursday 6pm to 6am

Salary: £36,192

My client, who is a leading manufacturer within polymers and synthetic resins, is seeking an experienced QC Lab Technician to join their team.

The Role

The main purpose of the QC Laboratory Technician is to ensure the quality of all goods entering or leaving the company. All aspects of site operations must be completed in a safe, timely and professional manner, reporting any problems which arise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure accurate documentation
• Testing of incoming materials, as and when required
• Carry out project / development work when assigned
• Carry out procedures relevant to the test equipment calibration schedule
• Carry out test method training for operators and other assigned deputies
• Issue accurate process adjustment instructions to production
• Complete inspection and test procedures, as specified in the product manufacturing instructions, and complete the respective quality documents in a timely manner
• Identify non-conforming material or process operations and take action to arrange for re-processing, usage under concession or safe disposal of non-conforming material / product and the completion of the corresponding quality records
• Inform the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager immediately of any abnormal situation which cannot be dealt with successfully
• Authorize changes in product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions
• Liaise with Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager and/or Managing Director for technical matters and concessions
• Respond to non-conformance corrective and preventive actions (customer complaints, process failures) in a timely manner. Report to Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager regarding such actions
• Immediately report any incident which the management needs to address using the appropriate reporting systems in place
• Respond to required corrective and preventive action in a timely manner
• Ensure that all duties/activities associated within quality control department are carried out in compliance to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality management systems

The Candidate

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Ability to follow chemistry testing techniques
• Experience working in a busy industrial lab
• Practical hands-on attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE
• A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality
• Flexible approach to working
• Excellent attention to detail including housekeeping
• Calibration
• Troubleshooting issues with Lab equipment and processes
• Good understanding of sampling and product testing
• Experience of working in a chemical / process type industry; COMAH site experience would be advantageous
• Familiar with management systems 9001, 14001 & 45001
• Ability to complete root cause analysis and contribute to investigation
• Understanding of chemical processes

Desirable

• Educated to Degree level in relevant subject
• IOSH Managing Safely
• First Aid training
• Internal Auditor

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC / HNC in Chemistry (or equivalent Level 4 qualification in chemistry)
• Educated to Degree level in relevant subject
• IOSH Managing Safely
• First Aid training
• Internal Auditor

Desirable

• None specified

Benefits

• 28 days includes bank holiday entitlement
• Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%
• Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period

Key Skills

Quality Coordinator, Quality Lab Controller, Quality Lab Tester, Quality Lab Technician, Quality Laboratory Analyst, QC Laboratory Technician

Please contact Marie Brisson at Winsearch UK for further information.

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