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CHEMISTRY TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY
Location: Kettering
Salary: £23,000 to £24,500(plus 10% shift allowance)
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Our client has a full-time, fixed term contract role for up to 15 months, for a Technician to work within their Chemistry department.
Hours for the position are Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm.
A 10% shift allowance will be paid, in addition to the salary - Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm to 6pm and Friday from 4pm to 6pm.
About The Department
The chemical testing team consists of around 20 multiskilled technicians, technologists, and other support staff.
The chemical laboratory houses a range of analytical equipment including GC-MS, HPLC and LC-MS. Testing for restricted substances and assessing the chemical properties of a range of consumer products against international and European standards is carried out to show due diligence or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.
About The Role
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out the following:
Performing chemical testing competently and efficiently
Recording results and observations in a legible and understandable manner
Routine analytical equipment maintenance tasks
Routine chemical testing to standard procedures within an accredited laboratory environment
Complete and maintain personal training records
Working to an understanding the quality systems and UKAS requirements
Working to and understanding health and safety requirements
Working independently and as part of the laboratory team
Full training will be provided, although previous laboratory experience is desirable.
About You
- Previous laboratory experience or high-level GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths and at least one science subject
- You should be familiar with MS Word and Excel
- Have good attention to detail and thoroughness
- You should be highly motivated, reliable & flexible
- Be able to follow instructions accurately
- You should have good teamworking skills and be experienced at meeting deadlines
- Possess enthusiasm and a helpful attitude
- You will need good time management, organisation and communication skills
Desirable
- A-levels in Maths or science or Further Education in science subjects
- Problem solving experience
- Willing to learn, develop, adapt and grow
Benefits Include
Staff benefits include 25 - 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5th March 2025
Please apply today for immediate consideration to (url removed)
