Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician required on a permanent basis, based in Greater Manchester. Ideal candidates will have recently obtained an A-Level in Chemistry, with recent college leavers encouraged to apply!

Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Greater Manchester

Term: Permanent

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000

SRG are working with a leading company that develop and manufacture speciality chemicals for a wide range of markets and sectors. They are currently looking to hire a Laboratory Technician on a permanent basis, to join their team in Greater Manchester. This role will involve testing the application of new products in development using a variety of methods, supporting in Quality Assurance (QA) when required and supporting in new product development. Ideal candidates will have recently finished college, holding an A-level or HND in Chemistry. Chemistry graduates that have completed a final year research project involving coatings and/or the application testing of products are encouraged to apply.

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 36.35 hours per week. Flexible start and finish times. 34.5 holidays per annum, including bank holidays.

Role / Description

• Supporting in the application testing of a range of products including coatings and composites
• Analysing the properties of finished products using a range of techniques including rheology testing, colour properties and thermal properties
• Supporting in Quality Assurance (QA) as and when required
• Potentially supporting in the development of new products
• Laboratory maintenance and upkeep

Requirements

• A-level or HND in Chemistry
• Recent college leavers are encouraged to apply
• A keen interest in Chemistry
• High attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability and enthusiasm to learn

For more information, please call Chris on 0161 526 1898.

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