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Chemistry Technician
Kettering
Hours - Monday to Friday 10am-6pm
Salary - £23,901 - £24,500 plus 10% shift allowance

Our Kettering based client has a full-time vacancy for a Technician to work in their Chemistry department. Hours for  the position are Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm. (A 10% shift allowance will be paid, in addition to the salary – Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm to 6pm and Friday from 4pm to 6pm.)

The chemical testing team consists of around 20 multi-skilled technicians, technologists, and other support staff.  The chemical laboratory houses a range of analytical equipment including IC, GC-FID, HPLC, UV-Vis, GC-MS, and LC-MS. Testing for restricted substances and assessing the chemical

properties of a range of consumer products against international and European standards is carried out to show due diligence or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.

About The Role ...

The successful applicant will be expected to carry out the following:
Perform chemical testing competently and efficiently
Record results and observations in a legible and understandable manner
Routine analytical equipment maintenance tasks
Routine chemical testing to standard procedures within an accredited laboratory environment
Complete and maintain personal training records
Working to and understanding the internal quality systems and UKAS requirements
Working to and understanding company's health and safety requirementsFull training will be provided, although previous laboratory experience is desirable.

About You ...

Essential

Previous laboratory experience or high-level GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths and at least one science subject
You should be familiar with MS Word and Excel
Have good attention to detail and thoroughness
You should be highly motivated, reliable & flexible
Be able to follow instructions accurately
You should have good team working skills and be experienced at meeting deadlines
Possess enthusiasm and a helpful attitude
You will need good time management, organisation and communication skillsDesirable

A-levels in Maths or science or Further Education in science subjects
Problem solving experience
Willing to learn, develop, adapt and growBenefits Include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 20th June 2025.

If interested, please apply here for consideration