Chemistry Lab Technician

We are currently recruiting for an exciting permanent opportunity working within a scientific team in Alton. The role will be working for a medium sized well established organisation who due to an internal promotion are now looking to recruit a Quality control Lab technician within their busy team!

The role will be working Monday to Friday 1.45pm -10pm and will offer a competitive salary of £29,160’300 as well as a good benefits package and on going training.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the purpose of this post is to assist in the quality control testing function for a variety of raw materials, bulk and finished products within the business. This post is laboratory based and requires strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Health and Safety Regulations. Record keeping is required into laboratory books, master documentation and onto computer databases; accuracy and attention to detail are therefore paramount to this role at all times.

Main aspects of the role will include:

Conduct physical and chemical quality testing of DI water, raw materials, bulk and packed products in compliance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Laboratory Methods
Assist in the control and maintenance of all laboratory raw material, bulk and reference standards in accordance with the relevant SOP or customer\regulatory requirement
Ensure all samples tested are controlled and retained in accordance with SOPs
Raise non-conformances for any raw materials, bulks and finished goods that do not meet specification in accordance with SOP
Be responsible for the maintenance of databases relevant to all tests performed
Assist in the resolution of technical and quality issues
Operate requisite laboratory equipment and instruments; record data; maintain and make minor adjustments to equipment
Undertake regular routine calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments as specified in agreed schedules
Prepare, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments used in testing
Report any equipment failures to the Quality Manager for resolution
Identify quality issues to the Quality Manager for resolution
Ensure that safe working practices are followed at all times, and that walkways are kept clear of obstruction
Carry out any other reasonable duties at the request of the Quality Manager

Skills and Experience Required

Good understanding of analytical and wet chemistry techniques gained through practical experience
Good communication skills
Team player
Knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
Flexibility and ability to react and respond positively to changes in priority and workload
Happy to work the shifts required – 1.45pm-10pm Monday to Friday
Accurate with good attention to detail

This is a permanent role based in Alton.

Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.