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Chemistry student required for a Year in Industry placement, based in Greater Manchester. Accepting candidates who are part-way through a Chemistry degree.
Title: Year in Industry - Chemistry Student
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: 12.00 - 12.50 per hour
Term: Fixed term contract
SRG are currently working with a leading manufacturer of speciality chemicals used predominantly in the industrial fluid and lubricants industries. With a global presence and a portfolio of growing products, they are now looking to hire a Chemistry student to join them for a Year in Industry at their site in Greater Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable industrial experience in a laboratory setting, where the role will see the successful candidate perform QC analysis on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.
Benefits: Invaluable industrial experience with a leading manufacturer of speciality chemicals with a portfolio of growing products at an exciting time for the business.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (with flexibility)
Role/Description
- Carry out all routine quality control tests on part-finished and finished product and on incoming raw materials and ensure data is recorded according to the quality system.
- Ensure test equipment is maintained in a serviceable, calibrated and presentable condition and that test procedures are up to date.
- Issue Test Certificates to customers upon request
- Ordering of laboratory consumables in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintain high Housekeeping standards
- Record and maintain the database of test results.
- Report adverse trends in quality.
- Resolve day-to-day issues involving the routine testing service.
- Assist in any further departmental investigations as required.
Requirements
- Be undertaking a Chemistry degree currently
- Willingness to learn
- Be adaptable and be able to prioritise when required
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 Chris on (phone number removed).
If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.
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