Lab Technician

The Role

Join our innovative team as a Lab Technician, where you’ll play a key role in driving product and process improvements. Reporting to the Section Leader, you’ll take on exciting projects, providing valuable recommendations that shape our cutting‑edge technology. Work in a fast‑paced, technically stimulating environment, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the industry.

Birstall | Full Time

Fixed Term Contract – 6 months

Join our innovative team as a Lab Technician, where you’ll play a key role in driving product and process improvements. Reporting to the Section Leader, you’ll take on exciting projects, providing valuable recommendations that shape our cutting‑edge technology. Work in a fast‑paced, technically stimulating environment, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the industry.

• Competitive starting salary.
• Exposure to innovative and advanced coating solutions.
• Comprehensive training
• Fantastic company benefits including pension contributions.

• Preparation phase:
  Performing of preparatory tasks after consultation with the direct supervisor in such a way that the project at hand is prepared almost autonomously.
• Execution phase of a development, maintenance or service activity. Completing with the supervisor tasks/deliverables related to product development, product maintenance, sales and production support. Contribute to improvements in the fields of working methods and efficiency.
• Completion phase of a development, maintenance or service-activity. Closing of activity in such a way that the goals of the original request are met. Communicate results by means of concept report and formulation administration.
• Collects relevant information by studying the background/technical principles and consulting with colleagues and (internal) customers.
• Maintains and enhances knowledge and contributes to knowledge sharing.

• A Levels or BSc in Chemistry
• Laboratory experience

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