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Position: Quality Control Laboratory Technician Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester Schedule: Friday to Sunday, 6am - 6pm (36 hours per week) Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join their client, a chemical manufacturing company in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Role Overview: Reporting to the QC Lab Manager, the Quality Control Laboratory Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality of all goods entering or leaving the company. Key Responsibilities: Ensure timely completion of product testing for in-process and final analysis/specifications. Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure accurate documentation. Test incoming materials as needed. Conduct project and development work as assigned. Perform procedures related to the test equipment calibration schedule. Issue accurate process adjustment instructions to production. Complete inspection and test procedures as specified in the product manufacturing instructions and timely complete the respective quality documents. Identify non-conforming materials or processes and arrange for re-processing, concession usage, or safe disposal, and complete the corresponding quality records. Immediately inform the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager of any abnormal situations that cannot be resolved. Authorize changes in product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions in the absence of the Works QC Chemist. Liaise with the Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager, and/or Managing Director on technical matters and concessions. Ensure all quality control activities comply with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality management systems. Qualifications and Experience: Previous experience in a similar role within a busy laboratory environment. Ability to follow chemistry testing techniques. Experience working in a chemical process industry. Familiarity with management systems. Ability to perform root cause analysis. Experience with equipment calibration procedures. Proficiency in completing inspection and test procedures. Benefits: Attractive salary Loyalty bonus Pension plan BUPA Healthcare This is a permanent position offering a dynamic work environment and comprehensive benefits package for the successful candidate. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.