Senior Laboratory Technician required; the role is initially based in Greater Manchester with a relocation to Midlands mid next year. Requiring a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry (or similar) and experience within the polymer industry
Title: Senior Laboratory Technician
Location: Greater Manchester/ Midlands
Salary: £25000 - 35000 (dependent on experience)
Term: Permanent
SRG are currently working with a global and innovative business who have been producing speciality chemicals and additives for a range of diverse industries. The business is now looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join their Research & Development team in Greater Manchester. This role will involve designing and conducting compounding and polymer testing through the use of lab equipment such as extruders, injection moulding.
Benefits: You will join a global and innovative business at an exciting time for the company. 36.25 working hours per week, Monday - Friday with flexibility on start/finish times. 25 days holiday + 8 statutory days, pension scheme and company bonus.
Role Description
- Design and execute polymer tests, manage application projects, and analyse data
- Operate lab equipment such as extruders, moulders, mixers
- Perform physical tests: viscosity, colour, rheology, mechanical
- Troubleshoot, maintain lab instruments
- Ensure raw material availability and manage sample dispatch from the lab
- Collaborate with internal/external production sites and support cross-functional projects
Requirements
- A degree in Chemistry (or similar) - both master's and bachelor's degrees accepted
- Experience working in Polymer industry/ related
- Strong attention to detail
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