Laboratory Technician

Sector – Industrial Chemicals

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Oldbury, Birmingham, West Midlands, Dudley, Wolverhampton

Post Code: B69 4NH

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

A well established and successful global manufacturing group in the industrial chemicals sector require a Laboratory Technician for a position in Oldbury, near Birmingham.

Reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible for of all Quality Control, Testing, Regulatory and Development work.

You will be degree educated in a relevant science-based discipline (ideally Chemistry) and have some commercial experience in a laboratory setting, although prior experience is not essential.

Main Tasks:

* Be responsible for testing, quality control, regulatory and product development and assisting with production processes when required.
* Work on own initiative and escalate issues to Production Manager Oldbury as appropriate
* Work closely with Production to ensure timely despatch of on spec deliveries.
* To support the sales team in business development by developing solutions in response to customer demands.
* Identify and report any product or equipment faults.
* Maintain good stock of reagents and consumables needed for laboratory use.
* Keep all Bills of Material up to date including operating instructions.
* To develop and maintain Technical Data sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets.
* To investigate the cause of any quality related non-conformances and assist in the implementation of agreed preventive measures.

The role will suit individuals currently working as Lab Technician, Lab Tech, Laboratory Assistant and be living within a commutable distance of Oldbury, Birmingham, West Midlands, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Bridgnorth, or be willing to relocate.

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