Role: Laboratory Technician
Location: Cheshire
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm / 9am-5pm
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 (DOE)
Contract: Temp to Permanent
We are proud to be working in partnership with a long-established and highly respected industrial manufacturing business in the Winsford area to recruit a Laboratory Technician on a temp to permanent basis.
This is a hands-on, site-based role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
As the Laboratory Technician your duties will be;
1. Carry out QC testing in a busy lab to support production activities such as GC, UV-Vis, auto titration, LOD etc.
2. Ensure that all identified equipment is within calibration before use.
3. Calibrate equipment as required, report any out of calibration issues to the Laboratory Manager.
4. Ensure relevant Product Manufacturing Specifications are referred to prior to analysis, strictly follow the analysis frequency and method indicated on the PMS's.
5. Carry out all testing in accordance with the required Test Method, reporting any out of specification results to the Laboratory Manager.
6. Complete results worksheets and CoA system as required ensuring full traceability.
7. Report any unusual findings to the Laboratory Manager.
8. Participate and maintain standards in the lab.
9. Use initiative in ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory in terms of reagent preparation, glassware cleaning, helping others etc.
10. Follow and maintain our very high standard HSE and policy requirements on site.
The successful Laboratory Technician will hold the following;
11. Minimum A Level/BTEC in science subject
12. Previous experience preferred.
13. Experience in Quality Control or Quality environment with ISO knowledge and Lean principles such as 5S would be ideal.
14. Computer literate with MS Office skills
15. Excellent communication skills
16. Good numeracy skills
17. Excellent eye for detail.