Laboratory Technician

Sector - Industrial Chemicals

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Oldbury, Birmingham, West Midlands, Dudley, Wolverhampton

Post Code: B69 4NH

Salary: 25,000 to 30,000 depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

A well established and successful global manufacturing group in the industrial chemicals sector require a Laboratory Technician for a position in Oldbury, near Birmingham.

Reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible for of all Quality Control, Testing, Regulatory and Development work.

You will be degree educated in a relevant science-based discipline (ideally Chemistry) and have some commercial experience in a laboratory setting, although prior experience is not essential.

Main Tasks:

Be responsible for testing, quality control, regulatory and product development and assisting with production processes when required.
Work on own initiative and escalate issues to Production Manager Oldbury as appropriate
Work closely with Production to ensure timely despatch of on spec deliveries.
To support the sales team in business development by developing solutions in response to customer demands.
Identify and report any product or equipment faults.
Maintain good stock of reagents and consumables needed for laboratory use.
Keep all Bills of Material up to date including operating instructions.
To develop and maintain Technical Data sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets.
To investigate the cause of any quality related non-conformances and assist in the implementation of agreed preventive measures.

The role will suit individuals currently working as Lab Technician, Lab Tech, Laboratory Assistant and be living within a commutable distance of Oldbury, Birmingham, West Midlands, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Bridgnorth, or be willing to relocate.

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