QC Lab TechnicianCK Group are recruiting for a QC lab technician to join a specialist chemicals manufacturing company at their site based near Wigan on a full time, permanent basis.
The working hours are Friday-Sunday 6am to 6pm.
The Company: Our client is a well-established, award-winning specialist polymer and resin manufacturer.
The company offers a salary up to £28,000 pa, as well as 25 days' holiday, pension and healthcare.
Location: This role is based at the company's site near Wigan and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Preston, Manchester, Liverpool, Blackburn, Bolton, Chorley, etc.
QC Lab technician Role: Your main duties will be to: • Ensure the timely completion of product testing in process and final analysis /specifications.
• Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure accurate documentation • Testing of incoming materials, as and when required • Carry out project / development work when assigned • Carry out procedures relevant to the test equipment calibration schedule • Carry out test method training for operators and other assigned deputies • Identify non - conforming material or process operations and take action to arrange for re-processing, usage under concession or safe disposal of non – conforming material / product and the completion of the corresponding quality records • To authorise changes in product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions.
(In the absence of Works QC Chemist) Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: BSc/HNC in Chemistry or relevant degreeExperience working in a busy industrial labFamiliar with management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)Experience of working in a chemical/process type industry (COMAH site experience would be beneficial)Troubleshooting issues with Lab equipment and processesGood understanding of sampling and product testing