Quality Control Technologist

Coventry

9 months ago

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Our client manufactures electro coating lacquers, which are a high-quality water based primer applied to a metal surface, providing the painted surface with excellent corrosion resistance, good mechanical properties and high chemical resistance. It can be colour treated to produce a decorative finishing used in applications such as jewellery, door fittings, furniture, lamps, and fashion accessories.

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated chemist to undertake Quality Control (QC) testing at their site in the midlands. This position would be suited to a recent graduate looking for their first career move into industry. There are excellent career prospects where the role could evolve into formulating new products.

Responsibilities;

Quality Control testing and analysis of production samples and key raw materials.
Quality Control and analysis of customer samples
Support to manufacturing e.g., Non-conformance Reports (NCRs).
Assistance with customer complaints investigations.
Assistance with calibration of equipment.
Colour matching
Ensuring all tasks are undertaken safely and in a timely manner.
Maintaining good housekeeping and tidying of the laboratory.
Assistance with raw material evaluations, product improvement and development.

Candidate profile
Preferably degree qualified in Chemistry or related subject, or having worked in a similar role in a similar industry.
Well organised and methodical but with a creative and flexible approach.
Must be computer literate with excellent verbal and written skills and be comfortable working on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
A full driving licence is a mandatory requirement as some external site visits and testing will be required.

Working hours; Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm, though after a sufficient training period, the company can offer a more flexible working arrangement.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Resins, Pigments, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science Industries

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