Are you ready to combine your chemistry expertise & lab experience with data analysis to make a real impact?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Materials Laboratory Technician & Data Analyst to join our team based in Crawley.
This is a varied and hands-on role combining laboratory operations with meaningful data analysis. You will support the daily running of the Rayner Materials Test Laboratory while partnering with the Quality Engineering team to turn data into insight that drives performance and improvement.
You’ll spend 4 days per week in the Laboratory and 1 day per week in the office, offering a dynamic balance between practical and analytical work.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Manufacturing batches of liquid raw materials to support business operations, including Reperin and OUA.
* Accurately weighing and mixing large quantities of chemicals, including the technical handling of organic compounds.
* Conducting chemical analysis and maintaining precise laboratory records.
* Performing Quality Assurance data analysis and producing quality impact reports.
* CAPA data analysis and reporting.
* Reperin / OUA process performance analysis.
* Providing Hydrophobic Manufacturing and Line 3 support.
* Supporting RayCoat manufacturing operations.
* Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and project work.
* Designing and maintaining Power BI dashboards to deliver real-time and trend-based insights.
*Please note: this role requires heavy lifting of large volumes of chemicals*.
Skills & Experience Required:
Essential:
* Degree, equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience in a science, clinical, or engineering discipline.
* Strong computer literacy with good knowledge of MS Office.
* Hands‑on laboratory experience (e.g. weighing and measuring chemicals).
* Previous experience in a data analyst role.
* Confident and competent in Excel.
Desirable:
* Experience in a microbiology laboratory within the food, consumer, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry.
* Experience with chemical synthesis.
* Experience with chemical analysis.
* Working knowledge of Power BI.
What We Can Offer You:
* Competitive payfor financial security & stability
* Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement of £300(for Spa Treatments, Gym Memberships, Dentistry & more!)
* On‑site Parkingfor convenience and cost efficiency
* Ongoing technical trainingto help you succeed and progress
* Recognition Programsthat celebrate teamwork & individual contributions
* Supportive Team Culturebuilt on collaboration & respect
* Pension Planto secure your future
* Cycle‑to‑Work Schemeto stay active and eco‑friendly
* Enhanced Parental Payto support growing families
* Referral Bonusto be rewarded for recommending talent
Stage 1: Once you submit your application, our Talent Resourcing team will carefully review your details.
Stage 2: If your application matches the role requirements, our Talent Resourcer will contact you to arrange a short screening call.
Stage 3: If you are successful in the screening call stage, you will be invited to a face‑to‑face interview with our Microbiological Laboratory Manager.
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