Lab Technician

Are you a recent Chemistry graduate or an early-career laboratory professional based in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire? Lab Technician

Location:

Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week Salary: £13.45 per hour (Real Living Wage alignment)

Contract:

Fixed term contract (6 months) The Employer's Vision & Purpose This organisation delivers world-class chemical solutions, driving responsible energy production with people at their core.” Are you a recent Chemistry graduate or an early-career laboratory professional based in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire? The organisation is looking for a motivated Graduate/Junior Laboratory Chemist to join their team on an initial six-month fixed-term contract.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical industrial experience through real customer projects, product development, quality-control testing and laboratory evaluations across the energy industry. Your Core Responsibilities and Tasks Works safely and effectively in a laboratory environment Performs QC testing on raw materials and formulated products Perform daily and weekly QC equipment calibrations as required Prepares and packages samples and equipment for sample dispatch Logs all incoming and outgoing samples Orders consumables and maintains laboratory stock levels.

Tests drain samples and reports results as required Elastomer compatibility testing Metal coupon compatibility testing Chemical compatibility testing Assists chemists and senior chemists in project work What The Employer Is Looking For Qualification to degree level in Chemistry, or similar, OR proven experience in a laboratory environment Working knowledge of Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel, Teams etc. The position is based at the employer's Portlethen facility and requires on-site attendance throughout the working week.

It is not a remote or hybrid role, so applicants must be able to commute reliably to Portlethen. Closing:
Wednesday 28th October at 23:59pm Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. Please note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship. To be considered, all candidates must already possess the legal Right to Work in the UK and be able to provide valid documentation during the recruitment process.

The employer is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The organisation is made up of brilliant people. Each of us is unique, whether in terms of our background, personal characteristics, experience, skills or motivations and the employer values their people for the differences they bring to the table. They are committed to promoting a working environment based on dignity, trust, and respect, and one that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying or victimisation.

Fostering an inclusive culture helps each of us to benefit from a wider range of these different perspectives, experiences, and skills. The organisation believes that this creates a happier, more productive working environment for us all. No agencies please.