Graduate R&D/Laboratory Technician (12 month FTC) Location: West Midlands / Herefordshire Region WFH: 2-3 days per week Contract: Fixed-term (12 months – maternity cover) Salary: Up to £35,000 About the Company Our client is a respected and growing material manufacturing business with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. They offer a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to business success. About the Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional to step into a Project Quality role within a well-established manufacturing environment. Ideal for individuals with a background in laboratory, R&D, or technical analysis, this role offers the chance to apply your analytical expertise in a project-driven, quality focused setting. You will gain hands-on experience supporting product and process changes, learning how quality frameworks are applied across the full lifecycle of manufacturing projects. Working closely with experienced quality leaders, you’ll develop your understanding of structured quality methodologies while contributing to real business improvements. Key Responsibilities * Support the implementation of quality processes aligned to change management and continuous improvement initiatives * Assist in coordinating product and process validation activities, ensurin...