Laboratory Assistant

Posted 20 September 2023
Salary Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
LocationStockport
Job type Permanent
Discipline Manufacturing
ReferenceBBBH17735_1695207290

Job description

Are you an experienced Laboratory Technician, Chemist or QC Analyst?
Have you worked with Coatings, Polymers, or Colour Matching?

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will support the Laboratory Technician and Formulation Chemist in testing and QC checks.

As part of the team, you will carry out and support a variety of duties, including:

  • Carry out tests such as Viscosity and Colour on materials.

  • Carry out QC checks on raw materials.

  • Support development projects.

  • Perform colour matching and carry out corrections where needed.

  • Record accurate test results on spreadsheets.

  • Support the mixing room when required.

Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in similar Laboratory Technician, QC Analyst or Chemist role.

  • Familiar with Viscosity, Colour testing, and QC checks.

  • Experience with coatings, polymers, paints or similar would be advantageous.

  • UV-Vis is desirable but not essential.

  • Strong IT and record-keeping skills.

  • Willingness to work rotating shifts.

Location - Stockport
Salary - Competitive
Permanent - Full Time - Shifts - 38 hrs per week (rotating weekly)
Week 1: 6 am until 2 pm, 6 am until 12 pm on Fridays
Week 2: 2 pm until 10 pm, 12 pm until 6 pm on Fridays

Benefits :

  • Auto enrolled into our Stakeholder Pension Scheme (Company contributes 4%).

  • 28 days holiday (including statutory), rising by one day after one completed year of service.

  • Life Assurance covering your annual salary.

  • Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day.

  • Free car parking.

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family.

  • Mental Health First Aiders are available to provide support and guidance.

  • Discounted Gym Membership.

  • Discounted Blinds and Shutters, upon successful completion of your Probationary Period.

  • Peer-to-Peer Recognition Programme

  • Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn.

  • Christmas Savings Scheme.

  • NHS Health Checks.


APPLY NOW! Feel free to call Ana on 0161 839 5353 or email ana@emp-sol.com