Laboratory Technician

Candour Talent are recruiting a Laboratory Technician for their client based in Ebbw Vale.

• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent / Full Time
• Working Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday – 3 shift rota
• Salary: £31.8k pa (£16.32 / hr)

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safe and efficient site operations. You will be responsible for preparing, testing, and analysing samples, ensuring accuracy, reliability and compliance with strict regulatory requirements. You will need a strong awareness of working within a high-hazard industrial environment.

• Management of the analysis and testing equipment (maintenance, repairs and calibration).
• Testing / analysis and reporting on raw materials, intermediates, and products from site.
• Responsible for ensuring that efficiency levels are maintained.
• Ensure interface with other departments and activities.
• Provide cover where needed and appropriate for the shift pattern.
• Ensure that analysis is carried out and results reported in correct manner.
• Ensure cleanliness / hygiene level of the lab is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for control of waste chemicals from the lab.

• Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline.
• A degree in Chemistry or sufficient experience in an industrial laboratory is essential for this position.
• This position requires working in an environment with exposure to heavy machinery and materials.