Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician:

Are you a detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Technician looking to make an impact? We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations, conducting tests and analyses, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives on precision, and wants to contribute to meaningful scientific and technical outcomes.

Location:

Widnes

Sullivan Road

WA80US

Fix Term contract:

Initial 6 months with potential to go permanent 

Hours:

Monday- Friday 

8 hour days

Pay rate:

Salary £32K (pro ratad hourly)

40 Hours per week.

Summary:

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the lab technician supports the manufacturing raw material experimental processes and validation. Subsequent to this the lab technician will work with the technical team on new raw materials and product development. Applicants must possess experience of laboratory operations, good lab practices and be dynamic and self - motivated.

The lab technician will be involved in plant support and troubleshooting with respect to working through problem solving issues and validating chemicals and solution supplied to the line along with lab firing of product.

Responsibilities:

• Site lead for the reflux process and control and validation of the incoming raw material
• Overseeing new raw material validation following through from lab testing to plant scale
• Assisting in existing product improvement programs and new product development
• Trained and available to cover QC analyst's role if required
• Provide succinct and accurate reports in relation to experiments carried out and data analysis
• Plant support with technical knowledge and understanding
• Assisting the technical team with product development and justification
• Writing lab procedures and work instructions
• Knowledge of the quality control process for product release

Qualifications:

Level 3 BTEC diploma in applied science, BTEC higher national certificate diploma in applied science or equivalent science-based qualifications.

IT Systems:
- Microsoft Office

Other Duties:
As and when required by business.

Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding in good laboratory practices
• Scientific report writing
• Health & Safety Awareness in a lab environment
• COSHH awareness

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