Shift QC Chemist - 3 - 6 months tempAccrington, Lancashire (commutable from North Manchester, Preston and surrounding areas)Pay - £14 - £15 per hourTemporary contract (3-6 months) with potential to go permanent Hours - 35 hours per week shift pattern based on 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am rolling rota, 5 days a weekA driver's licence with access to a car will likely be needed as site is difficult to get toPermanentSRG is working with a global manufacturer of industrial speciality chemicals who are currently looking to add to their QC team on an interim basis.
Initially the job would just be for an interim period of 3-6 months and would suit someone with a background in chemistry laboratory work from either a university project or equivalent work in the chemicals industry.
Applications are encouraged from graduates or early careers chemists.
Training in laboratory techniques will be provided.Role DescriptionAnalytical chemistry testing of raw materials to ensure they are fit for purposeMaintaining laboratory databases and keeping accurate records of resultsEnsuring compliance and adherence to health and safety guidelinesCalibrating and maintaining laboratory equipmentGeneral laboratory housekeepingRequirementsDegree in Chemistry or A-level chemistry with hands on experience in a laboratoryExperience using analytical techniques would be beneficial (liquid and gas chromatography, viscometry, FTIR)Willing to work a rotating shift patternDriver's licence and access to a vehicleFull right to work in the UKIf you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided.
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