[ref. v0432618] Laboratory Technician - Oldham
Chemist required, based in the Oldham area of Greater Manchester. Some prior experience in a laboratory environment will be necessary.
Laboratory Chemist
Oldham (commutable from Manchester, Rochdale and surrounding areas)
Salary - £25,000-£28,000
Hours - Monday to Friday; 7.00am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.00am to 1.00pm Friday with 30 minutes lunch break
Permanent
SRG is working with a close-knit materials and industrial chemicals business in the Oldham area who have recently had a vacancy arise on their quality team. This role would suit someone with a background in chemistry who is looking to develop skills in an industrial role.Applications are encouraged from graduates or early careers professionals with a laboratory background in materials quality control.
Benefits: 33 days holiday, health care cash plan, life insurance double salary,3 % Company contribution to pension
Role Description- Physical property testing in the lab (hardness, plasticity, colour checks)
- Quality control (QC) of manufactured rubber products
- Ensuring compliance and adherence to health and safety guidelines
- Small scale production and manufacture of polymers and materials
- Producing quality reports of product batches
- Degree in Chemistry similar discipline
- Experience and understanding of industrial laboratory work and manufacturing
- Exceptional work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
- Knowledge of physical and industrial chemical testing techniques
- Able to commute to Oldham daily
- Full right to work in the UK
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.
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Keywords: graduate chemist, QC, Quality control, physical testing, analysis, materials, polymers
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