Qc Technician

Science Recruitment uk; Hessle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials manufacturer in East Yorkshire is looking for a QC Chemist to test polymer materials and chemicals, ensuring compliance with ISO9001. The ideal candidate will have A-level science qualifications and laboratory testing experience. Join a stable company and a supportive team environment with early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

Stable and growing business

Supportive team environment

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory testing experience in physical testing (hardness, elongation etc).
• Knowledge of ISO9001 standards or equivalent.
• The ability to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Testing of polymer materials and chemicals using wet chemistry and physical techniques.
• Sampling products off the production line and investigating non-conformances.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and accurately recording test results.
• Equipment calibration and general upkeep of the laboratory.
• Assisting R&D in optimizing new and existing formulations once trained.

Skills

Laboratory testing experience

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent Microsoft Word skills

Communication skills

Education

A-level in Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

QC Chemist – established building materials manufacturer based in East Yorkshire with 40+ years of trading, providing bespoke products to the construction and automotive sectors and experiencing growth.

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday, 5am to 2pm or 1pm -10pm (alternates on a weekly basis). Friday - 3 hours maximum (early finish).

Benefits

• Stable and growing business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Early finish on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Testing of polymer materials and chemicals (raw materials and final products) using wet chemistry along with physical techniques (elongation, hardness etc).
• Sampling products off the production line and investigating non-conformances.
• Ensuring compliance to ISO9001 and other regulatory standards and ensuring that test results are accurately recorded and filed.
• Equipment calibration and general upkeep of the laboratory.
• Once fully trained, assist R&D team on optimising new and existing formulations and to troubleshoot on production.

Requirements

• Science qualification - ideally A-level (or equivalent) or above.
• Previous laboratory testing experience in physical testing (hardness, elongation etc), SG, viscosity.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 standards (or equivalent)
• The ability to communicate with people at all levels and work independently when required.

What to do next?

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to join this leading materials company as it continues to grow. So, if you want to be part of a stable and supportive business, within a great technical team, then this is the role for you!

Don’t delay!

Apply now to avoid disappointment as the company is looking to review CVs and interview immediately

NB - The company is unable to provide sponsorship, so you must be able to work in the UK without restrictions