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Laboratory Technician

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3 weeks ago
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SC Johnson Professional have an exciting opportunity for an Laboratory Technician to join the team! You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return you will receiev a competitive salary.
Location: Denby, Derbyshire
Rotating Shift Pattern: 6am-2pm, 10am-6pm and 2pm-10pm
Function: Supply Chain UK Pro
About us:
Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.
SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.
What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary plus bonus
  • Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
  • 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
  • Free Optical vouchers & hearing test vouchers
  • Company pension scheme up to 6% employer contributions
  • Life assurance based on 4 x your salary
  • Discounted products at our staff shop
  • Access to employee assistance programmes
  • Subsidized on-site canteen
  • “Save a Space” £200 monthly prize draw. A ticket for the draw for everyday that you travel to work and don’t use a parking space or car share!
  • Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area
  • Free parking plus EV Charging Points at our Denby site (Powered by our own generated renewable electricity!)
  • And so much more!
    About the Laboratory Technician role:
    As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products are manufactured to a high standard, whilst maintaining the product batch pass rate. You’ll also be responsible for carrying out raw material and finished product analysis in line with SC Johnson’s company specifications.
    About the Team:
    Our laboratory team currently consists of our Technical Manager, 2 Process Chemists, 4 Laboratory Technicians and a Microbiologist. The successful candidate will work within this team to carry out microbiological testing and chemical testing for our raw materials and finished products. The position will predominantly be based within our labs with regular contact with key stakeholders within Production, Quality and Supply Chain.
    Responsibilities as our Laboratory Technician include:
  • Carry out raw material and finished product analysis in accordance with the requirements of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)/Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and in line with company specifications.
  • Carry out microbiological testing in accordance with the requirements of GLP/GMP.
  • Record the results of this analysis accurately and legibly.
  • Calculate any adjustments necessary where products are found to be outside specifications and communicate this to process operatives.
  • Input raw material deliveries into relevant systems and inform Purchasing of any problems.
    Experience you’ll bring as our Laboratory Technician:
  • Able to perform scientific measurements and record results
  • Scientific Qualifications at either GCSE, A-level, or University Degree level.
    Behaviors you’ll need:
  • A willingness to learn to perform scientific analysis.
  • Proficient with IT systems – Microsoft Office.
  • Able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
    If you feel like you are the right fit for our Laboratory Technician, please click 'Apply' now - we'd love to hear from you!
    Inclusion & Diversity
    We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions.
    We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability – that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization

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