Chemistry Lab Technician

CHEMISTRY LAB TECHNICIAN ROLE
Location: Kettering, UK Salary: £20,500 - £22,000 (plus 10% shift allowance)
Working hours for the position are Monday to Friday 10am 6pm.(37.5 hrs per week). 
Our client has a new and exciting full-time vacancy for a  Lab Technician to work in their Chemistry department.

About The Department
The chemical testing team consists of around 20 multi skilled technicians, technologists, and other support staff.
The company's chemical laboratory houses a range of analytical equipment including GC-MS, HPLC 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 duties:
Routine chemical testing to standard procedures within an accredited laboratory environment
Calculate and record results and observations in an understandable manner
Routine analytical equipment maintenance tasks
Complete and maintain personal training records
Work to deadlines
Work independently and as part of the laboratory team
Full training will be provided, although previous laboratory experience is desirable.
About You
You will possess GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths and at least one science subject at Grade C or above
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 skills
Benefits Include
Staff benefits include 25 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.