Production Chemist & Lab manager Based in Berkshire £26,000-£28,000 Benefits 37.5-hour week flexible start 8.30am or 9am start This position will suit an experienced Production Chemist for our leading client based near Thatcham, Berkshire. You will have practical experience of working in a similar manufacturing or formulation environment (Quality Control, test laboratory etc) We are open on industry sectors. Experience with various instrumental laboratory test techniques is an advantage, but understanding the principles of voltammetry would be a bonus. You will be degree qualified or qualified by experience in a chemistry or suitable scientific related subject. Production Chemist & Lab manager benefits 22 days annual leave Bank Holidays Bonus scheme Nest pension Employer contributions: 3.0 per cent of your earnings Employee contributions: 5.0 per cent of your earnings Production Chemist & Lab manager Job Description Reporting to our Head of Operations, you will work closely with our production and warehouse team. You'll be hands on, working on a variety of reagent preparation and production processes, and whilst managing our laboratory. Your role is office hours as a standard, but we may need you to be flexible in certain circumstances. In your role, your main responsibilities will be to: Manufacturing of all chemical compositions in accordance with manufacturing instructions. Goods inwards inspection of bought in components where applicable. Research and development of new chemical test methods. Validation of new products and formulations prior to product launch. Manufacture and assembly of components and products ready for sale including printing of instruction manuals, labels, and accompanying QC documents. Calibration and maintenance of laboratory and demo equipment. Collation of stability trial data for in house manufactured chemicals. Final test and QC of environmental test equipment. Failure analysis of environmental test equipment. Dangerous Goods Packaging (training can be provided). Monitor product quality against product specification with production. Complete appropriate documentation and ensure your records are complete. Maintain all necessary records including batch and raw materials stocking. Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be requested