Technology Operations Coordinator

Infineum; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals company is seeking a Technology Operations Coordinator to support lab operations and ensure safety standards. This role involves coordinating projects, managing blending operations, and liaising with various teams to achieve high-quality outcomes. The candidate will gain exposure to technology areas and the formulation of lubricants, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Onsite subsidized restaurant

Community outreach activities

Flexible work support

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and quality values.
• Established technical competency with a science background.
• Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and logistical support to product development and customer support groups.
• Coordinate discrete work elements such as scheduling tests and managing blend inventories.
• Uphold safety standards in all operations.

Skills

Safety and quality values

Technical competency

Time management

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Science background

Knowledge of chemistry

Job description

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Role Title: Technology Operations Coordinator

Function and Department: Technology Operations

Location: Abingdon, UK (On-Site)

Who We Are

Infineum is a world-class specialty chemicals company dedicated to groundbreaking specialty chemicals through innovative research. Our purpose is to create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry and we are proud of our global footprint and commitment to safety.

Why Work for US

Infineum offers competitive pay, work flexibility, and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives. Our inclusive and collaborative culture ensures every team member is valued and empowered, fostering growth and development. Join Infineum for a rewarding career where innovation and support are at the forefront.

Position Summary

This position is for a technically minded individual to join our lab operations group, where you will provide technical, logistical and laboratory support to our product development and customer technical support groups

In this role, you are the link between project leaders and our onsite operational teams and external service providers. You will be required to liaise with project leaders, understand their project needs, develop an operations plan and execute that plan. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across different segments of our lubricants business and work with project leaders around the globe.

You will be responsible for scheduling small- and large-scale blending operations, managing the inventory of blend components, scheduling analytical, bench and engine tests at internal and external labs, and fulfilling customer requests. You will be responsible for upholding the quality and safety standards of Technology Operations. As you develop, you will be expected to be able to interpret test results, spot errors/trends and propose next steps for the work. You will also play a key role in defining best practice in our laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively contribute to the high safety standard of the group, ensure samples are managed in line with Infineum's established safety management system.
• Co-ordinate and ensure completion of discrete work elements. This includes: arranging package and oil blends, scheduling analytical and performance tests, and providing guidance to project leaders on the most efficient way to achieve their requirements.
• Liaise with internal groups and external service providers to ensure analytical, bench and engine testing are delivered to a high-quality standard and against established timelines.
• Contribute to lab improvement activities.
• Contribute to operations improvement activities onsite, including lab management and process development
• Provide flexible support to business-critical activities as required.

What will you gain from this role?

• Visibility of a wide range of technology areas and process optimisation projects
• Understanding of how additives and lubricants are formulated, and evaluated, to meet the performance requirements set by the automotive lubricants industry
• Opportunities to plan, lead and carry out discrete work elements
• Opportunities to broaden network and collaborate both inside and outside of Infineum
• Scope to grow the role in terms of increasing independence, coaching and mentoring, communication and collaboration

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to safety and quality values
• Established technical competency with a science background
• Knowledge of chemistry would be an advantage
• Lab experience is preferred
• Good time management skills and the ability to drive work forward to meet targets and timelines.
• Capability to manage a complex workload, delivering across multiple projects at anyone time
• Attention to detail, and capability to scrutinise, evaluate and relay complex technical information
• Competent user of data analysis packages and word processing software

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to learn and grow. We believe there is no better way to learn than by doing, so from day one you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and develop the next generation of engine oil formulations that will power transportation of the future.
• Build an exciting career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual
• Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole
• Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits
• Community outreach activities & social clubs – Wellbeing, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Environmental, Sports
• Onsite subsidized restaurant and secure onsite parking

Learn more

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Project Management

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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