Company:
CV-Library
Location: Duxford
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Salary: £21 Per Hour
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Location: Duxford - South of Cambridge
Starting salary would be £21.06 p/h equivalent to £36,391 p/a with an appealing shift pattern and long-term career potential!
Our market-leading client based south of Cambridge is looking to expand their current operational team. As a global manufacturer of advanced materials, they are seeking additional support in their chemical laboratory whereby the successful candidates will be involved in a variety of quality control and testing processes to ensure the high standards of their manufacturing process meets the required standards. This department is therefore a critical component of the continual research and development process.
These roles are shift based, a shift being 12 hours with paid breaks, averaging 12 shifts a month with rest periods of up to 6 days between (Average 6/7-night shifts per month). Over time is also regularly available and paid at 1.5x or 2.0x the rate depending on the shift.
This is a six-month temporary to permanent assignment. After six months permanent employees enjoy even more great benefits such a generous pension scheme, annual bonus scheme, private medical and protection plans and the ongoing opportunity to develop a long-term career within the company.
Duties:
Preparation and Evaluation: Conduct laboratory duties that involve preparing and evaluating composite materials.
Formulation and Mixing: Formulate and mix resins and other chemicals to produce films and other composite products.
Testing and Analysis: Perform tests to assess the properties and performance of materials, ensuring they meet quality standards.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of experiments, results, and procedures in compliance with safety and quality protocols.
Collaboration: Work closely with other technicians and engineers to support product development and improvement initiatives.
Safety Compliance: Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.Qualifications & Skills
Educational Background: A degree or diploma in chemistry, materials science, or a related field is typically required.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques related to chemical analysis and composite materials.
Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in experiments and data recording.
Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, contributing to collaborative projects.
Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that may arise during experiments.
Driving License and own transport are required for the role due to remote location of the depot!
If you're interested in our Chem/Mech Lab Roles Click apply today or call us on (phone number removed) to apply
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