Laboratory Technician

Role: Laboratory Technician
Location: Cheshire
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm / 9am-5pm
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 (DOE)
Contract: Temp to Permanent


We are proud to be working in partnership with a long-established and highly respected industrial manufacturing business in the Winsford area to recruit a Laboratory Technician on a temp to permanent basis.

This is a hands-on, site-based role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

As the Laboratory Technician your duties will be;

• Carry out QC testing in a busy lab to support production activities such as GC, UV-Vis, auto titration, LOD etc.
• Ensure that all identified equipment is within calibration before use.
• Calibrate equipment as required, report any out of calibration issues to the Laboratory Manager.
• Ensure relevant Product Manufacturing Specifications are referred to prior to analysis, strictly follow the analysis frequency and method indicated on the PMS's.
• Carry out all testing in accordance with the required Test Method, reporting any out of specification results to the Laboratory Manager.
• Complete results worksheets and CoA system as required ensuring full traceability.
• Report any unusual findings to the Laboratory Manager.
• Participate and maintain standards in the lab.
• Use initiative in ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory in terms of reagent preparation, glassware cleaning, helping others etc.
• Follow and maintain our very high standard HSE and policy requirements on site.

The successful Laboratory Technician will hold the following;

• Minimum A Level/BTEC in science subject
• Previous experience preferred.
• Experience in Quality Control or Quality environment with ISO knowledge and Lean principles such as 5S would be ideal.
• Computer literate with MS Office skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Excellent eye for detail.
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