Shift QC Technician - 3 months temp (reviewed on monthly basis afterwards)
Accrington, Lancashire (commutable from North Manchester, Preston and surrounding areas)
Pay - £14 - £17 per hour (inclusive of shift uplifts)
Hours - 35 hours per week shift pattern based on 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am rolling rota, 5 days a week
A driver's licence with access to a car will be needed as the site is difficult to get to
SRG is working with a global manufacturer of industrial speciality chemicals who are currently looking to add to their QC team on an interim basis. Initially the job would just be for an interim period of 3 months (then reviewed on a monthly basis afterwards) and would suit someone with a background in chemistry laboratory work from either a university project or equivalent work in the chemicals industry. Applications are encouraged from graduates or early careers chemists. Training in laboratory techniques will be provided.
Role Description
Analytical chemistry testing of raw materials to ensure they are fit for purpose
Maintaining laboratory databases and keeping accurate records of results
Ensuring compliance and adherence to health and safety guidelines
Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
General laboratory housekeepingRequirements
Degree in Chemistry or A-level chemistry with hands on experience in a laboratory
Experience using analytical techniques would be beneficial (liquid and gas chromatography, viscometry, FTIR)
Willing to work a rotating shift pattern
Driver's licence and access to a vehicle
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Keywords: graduate chemist, QC, Quality control, physical testing, analysis, materials, speciality chemical, polymers, HPLC, GC, KF, GC, LC, viscometry, FTIR
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