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Graduate Laboratory Technician required on a permanent basis, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring a degree in Chemistry (or similar). Recent graduates encouraged to apply, alternatively this role will suit candidates with proven industrial experience of testing the applications of fluids and lubricants.
Title: Graduate Laboratory Technician
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: 26,000-30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Term: Permanent
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 graduate, to join their applications team in Greater Manchester. This is an exciting time for them, with the successful candidate supporting in the development of a new range of products, whilst supporting with QC and testing the applications of new products. Recent Chemistry graduates (or similar) are encouraged to apply, although this role will also suit candidates with proven industrial experience of testing the applications of fluids and lubricants.
Benefits: You will join a leading manufacturer of speciality chemicals with a portfolio of growing products at an exciting time for the business. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme and discretionary performance related bonus.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (with flexibility)
Role/Description
- Support in the development of new products and existing product ranges
- Undertake applications testing of new and existing products
- Support in Quality Control (QC) of in=process and finished samples, as well as raw materials
- Presenting test data to other members of the organisation
- Supporting in technical support for customers
- Ensuring technical library of documentation is updated and maintained correctly
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry (or similar)
- Proven industrial experience of application testing is advantageous but not essential
- Proactive problem solver
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously
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).
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Keywords: product development, application testing, graduate, chemistry, chemical, fluids, industrial fluids, lubricants, oils, greases, coolants, development, project, analysing, analysis, quality control, QC, analytical chemistry, oxidation, water, viscosity.
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