QC Lab Technician

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QC Lab Technician

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Monday – Thursday 6pm to 6am

£36,192

My client, who is a leading manufacturer withing polymers and synthetic resins, is seeking an experienced QC Lab Technician to join their team.

QC Lab Technician

The Role

The main purpose of the QC Laboratory Technician is to ensure the quality of all goods entering or leaving the company.

All aspects of site operations must be completed in a safe, timely and professional manner reporting any problems which arise.

QC Lab Technician

Responsibilities

·        Ensure the timely completion of product testing in process and final analysis / specifications.

Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure accurate documentation
Testing of incoming materials, as and when required
Carry out project / development work when assigned
Carry out procedures relevant to the test equipment calibration schedule
Carry out test method training for operators and other assigned deputies
Issue of accurate process adjustment instructions to production
Complete inspection and test procedures, as specified in the product manufacturing instructions, and complete the respective quality documents in a timely manner
Identify non - conforming material or process operations and take action to arrange for re-processing, usage under concession or safe disposal of non - conforming material / product and the completion of the corresponding quality records
To inform the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager immediately of any abnormal situation which cannot be dealt with successfully
To authorise changes in product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions. (In the absence of Works QC Chemist
Liaise with Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager and/or Managing Director for technical matters and concessions
Respond to non-conformance corrective and preventive actions (customer complaints, process failures) in a timely manner. Report to Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager regarding such actions
Immediately report any incident which the management need to address using the appropriate reporting systems in place
Respond to required corrective and preventive action in a timely manner

Ensure that all duties/activities associated within quality control department are carried out in compliance to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality management systems

QC Lab Technician

The Candidate

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Essential

Desirable

Ability to follow chemistry testing techniques

X

Experience working in a busy industrial lab

X

Practical hands-on attitude

X

Strong verbal and written communication skills

X

Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE

X

A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality

X

Flexible approach to working

X

Excellent attention to detail including housekeeping

X

Calibration

X

Troubleshooting issues with Lab equipment and processes

X

Good understanding of sampling and product testing

X

Experience of working in a chemical / process type industry [COMAH site experience would be advantageous]

X

Familiar with management systems [9001, 14001 & 45001]

X

Ability to complete root cause analysis and contribute to investigation

X

Understanding of chemical processes

X

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

BTEC / HNC in Chemistry (or equivalent Level 4 qualification in chemistry)

X

Educated to Degree level in relevant subject

X

IOSH Managing Safely

X

First Aid training

X

Internal Auditor

X

QC Lab Technician

Benefits

·       28 days – includes bank holiday entitlement

·       Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%

·       Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period

QC Lab Technician

Key Skills

Quality Coordinator, Quality Lab Controller, Quality Lab Tester, Quality Lab Technician, Quality Laboratory Analyst, QC Laboratory Technician 

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