QC Technician required on a fixed term contract, based in Lancashire. Requiring a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science and proven industrial experience in the quality control of chemical products.

Title: QC Technician

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £26,000 - £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Term: 12-month fixed term contract

SRG are working exclusively with a leading manufacturer specialising in the development and manufacture of construction products. Due to some internal re-structuring, they are now looking to appoint a QC Technician to join the team in their laboratory on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves physical and chemical testing of products using a range of techniques and will suit candidates that have proven industrial experience in a similar Quality Control (QC) role.

Benefits: Excellent opportunity to join an established, thriving business that is enjoying impressive growth year on year. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Working hours: Rotating shift pattern 6:00am-2:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm and 1:30pm - 10:00pm

Role / Description

• Undertaking physical and mechanical testing on raw materials, manufactured finished goods and bought in finished goods to ensure that they meet requirements, ensuring reliability and precision of test results
• Testing of production material in accordance with EN Standards e.g. flex testing, composition testing
• Maintaining lab and lab equipment ensuring all calibrations and certificates are kept up to date
• Assisting in the control of production formulations
• Liaising with Production Manager to ensure required formulation alterations are effectively communicated to the Production Operatives
• Maintaining work and test results in line with the company Quality Procedure
• Adhering to company health, safety, environmental and ethical policies

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science
• Proven industrial QC experience of chemical products

• Self-motivated and pro-active, with a willingness to learn
• Thorough, with good attention to detail

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If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on 0161 526 1898.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

Keywords: chemistry, polymer science, material, construction, cement, cementitious, adhesive, coating, resin, technical, laboratory, quality control, QC, quality, chemical, material testing, polymer, physical testing, mechanical testing, tensile, flex testing.

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