Laboratory Assistant / Technician

Technikraft Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their technical team. The role involves testing products against specifications, making necessary adjustments, and producing lab-scale samples. Candidates should possess good communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail. This is an on-site position with a salary range of £25k to £28k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a laboratory is a plus.
• Attention to detail is crucial for quality control.

Responsibilities

• Test production samples following QC procedures.
• Make adjustments to blends that do not meet QC specifications.
• Organize and carry out product testing.
• Data entry of QC results.
• Prepare and dispatch samples to customers.
• Support R&D with sampling.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organization

Record keeping

Education

Background in chemistry

Job description

Technikraft design, develop and manufacture formulations for the automotive, cycling, cleaning and speciality chemical industries. From concept to finished product, we work with brands and distributors to launch products lead by sustainable performance.

The role

We are looking to hire a detail focussed person to join our technical team. This role primarily involves testing the products made against their specification, and making any adjustments required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of the team that guarantee the quality of the products we supply to our customers.We are open to candidates with prior experience, or those looking to start a career in a manufacturing-based laboratory.

The successful candidate will also produce lab-scale samples of a wide variety of products, to support the sales process. Good communication skills, organisation and record keeping are a must.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Following QC procedures to test production samples
• Making adjustments to production blends that do not meet QC specification
• Organise and carry out product testing e.g. performance, stability, compatibility, competitor analysis
• Review alternative raw materials for use in production
• Data entry of QC results to the computer system
• Prepare and despatch samples to the customer
• General upkeep and tidiness of the lab
• Calibrating test equipment according to procedures
• Support investigations into non-conforming materialsMaking and sending product samples
• Assist R&D with sampling
• Product QC checks at filling stage
• Preparation of bacteria testing
• Assist with customer feedback from samples
• Assist sales with product queries

Qualifications and Skills

• Background in chemistry preferred, but not essential

Please note this role is ON SITE 5 days per week. It CAN NOT be done remotely.

Salary C£25 to £28k depending on experience