R&D Lab Technician

Stoke-on-Trent
11 months ago
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Title: Lab Technician
Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £33783 per annum (including shift allowance) + Overtime Pay (Saturday 1.5x pay, Sunday 2x pay)

Employment Term: Initial temporary 3-month contract with the potential to go permanent

SRG is working with a successful oil refinery company in Stoke-on-Trent who are looking for a Lab Technician to join initially on temporary a 3-month contract. You would be joining a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail will be crucial. The successful candidate will be joining a small laboratory team, supporting in the testing a range of samples including incoming material, finishes samples and taking part and running research and development (R&D) projects.

Working Hours: Starting on day shifts, before moving on to a rotating shift pattern including 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm-6am.

Role / Description

Sampling and testing of all incoming and outgoing materials
Day-to-day analysis of production samples
Analysis of waste oils using GC, FTIR, XRF, PMCC Flash point, Viscosity, Karl Fischer, colour index
Sampling and analysis of production samples
Routine and non-routine lab work and Quality Control (QC) testing
Keeping up to date data files - recording results and sharing findings
Project management and research and development on a number of projectsRequirements

Degree in Chemistry (or similar) or proven industrial experience in a similar laboratory environment
Recent experience using analytical techniques including GC, FTIR, XRF, Viscosity testing is desirable but not essential
Prior experience in R&D or Oil and Gas is advantageous
Available with short or immediate notice is advantageous
Willing and able to work at height
SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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Keywords: quality control, laboratory, lab, QC, analytical, sample, chemical, science, QC inspection, testing, materials, ingredients, analysis, GC, chemistry, HPLC, raw materials, intermediates, in-process, finished products, FTIR, XRF, PMCC, Viscosity, Karl Fischer, water content, oil refinery, lubricants, oils, production samples, research and development, R&D chemist, chemist

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