Full job descriptionTalent STEM are partnering with an established chemical manufacturing organisation in the Sunderland / County Durham area to recruit a Laboratory Technician on a 12-month temporary contract.


This is a hands-on laboratory role supporting the testing and analysis of raw materials, intermediate products and finished goods within a busy chemical manufacturing environment.


The position would suit someone with previous practical laboratory experience, ideally gained within a chemistry, analytical, quality control or chemical manufacturing laboratory. You do not need experience with every analytical technique used on site, provided you have a good grounding in laboratory work and are comfortable learning new testing methods.




Key responsibilities
- Carry out routine laboratory testing of raw materials, intermediate products and finished goods.
- Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis using a range of laboratory techniques.
- Analyse process and environmental samples, including pH, TSS and COD testing.
- Support testing and validation activities relating to new plant equipment and technical projects.
- Accurately record, interpret and communicate analytical results.
- Maintain high standards of laboratory documentation, housekeeping and health and safety.




Candidate profile
We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:
- A degree in Chemistry or another relevant scientific subject.
- Previous practical laboratory experience.
- Experience gained within chemistry, analytical, quality control, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, environmental or materials laboratories would be particularly relevant.




What’s on offer
- £14.00 per hour
- 12-month temporary contract
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating early day and back shifts
- Broad exposure to laboratory and analytical testing within a chemical manufacturing environment




Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.


For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Talent STEM.


Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, environmental, biotechnology, FMCG and medical device sectors across the UK.