Laboratory Specialist Flintshire

Laboratory Specialist

Location:

Broughton, Cheshire (Fully Onsite)

Contract:

12 Months (Potential for Extension)
Pay Rate: £29.49 per hour PAYE | £39.45 per hour Umbrella
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
Shift Pattern:
Double Day Shift with 20% Shift Uplift

Join Airbus as a Laboratory Specialist

Are you a chemistry professional looking to apply your expertise in a highly advanced manufacturing environment? Airbus is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to join its Materials Laboratory team in Broughton, supporting the quality, performance, and compliance of materials and manufacturing processes used in the production of world-leading aircraft.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge analytical technologies, collaborate with engineering and production teams, and contribute directly to the delivery of high-quality aerospace products. Whether you are an experienced laboratory professional or looking to further develop your industrial chemistry career, this role offers exposure to a broad range of analytical techniques and specialist manufacturing processes.

As a Laboratory Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining product quality and process performance through a variety of laboratory-based activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting chemical analysis of surface treatment chemicals, rinse tanks, effluent, sealants, paints and hydraulic fluids
• Performing sample preparation, dilutions and laboratory testing using a range of analytical techniques
• Operating, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Analysing test results and producing clear technical reports for engineering and production stakeholders
• Supporting investigations into non-conformance and failure analysis activities
• Leading laboratory trials for new products and manufacturing processes before implementation on the shop floor
• Collaborating with manufacturing teams to identify process deviations and implement corrective actions
• Developing and maintaining laboratory procedures, work instructions and quality documentation
• Conducting and reviewing COSHH assessments and risk assessments
• Ensuring all testing activities are accurately recorded within quality management systems
• Interpreting technical specifications, engineering drawings and industry standards

• Ion Chromatography (IC)
• Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
• X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
• Manual and automated titration techniques
• Surface tension testing
• Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) analysis
• Surfactant testing
• Coating and materials analysis

We're looking for a motivated and detail-focused individual who enjoys problem-solving and working in a technically challenging environment.

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline
• Alternatively, an HNC in Chemistry supported by relevant industrial experience
• Experience working in a practical laboratory environment carrying out chemical analysis
• Strong understanding of chemical testing principles and analytical methodologies
• Experience with sample preparation and dilution techniques
• Knowledge of chemical surface treatments and coating systems
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and recognised industry standards
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Previous experience in a similar industrial laboratory environment
• Failure analysis and root cause investigation experience
• Knowledge of metallurgical techniques
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 17025 or similar quality management systems
• Experience using advanced analytical…