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Production Chemist & Lab manager
Based in Berkshire
26,000-28,000 + Benefits
37.5-hour week flexible start 8.30am or 9am start
This position will suit an experienced Production Chemist for our leading client based near Thatcham, Berkshire.
- You will have practical experience of working in a similar manufacturing or formulation environment (Quality Control, test laboratory etc) We are open on industry sectors.
- Experience with various instrumental laboratory test techniques is an advantage, but understanding the principles of voltammetry would be a bonus.
- You will be degree qualified or qualified by experience in a chemistry or suitable scientific related subject.
Production Chemist & Lab manager benefits
- 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Bonus scheme
- Nest pension
- Employer contributions: 3.0 per cent of your earnings
Employee contributions: 5.0 per cent of your earnings
Production Chemist & Lab manager Job Description
Reporting to our Head of Operations, you will work closely with our production and warehouse team. You'll be hands on, working on a variety of reagent preparation and production processes, and whilst managing our laboratory.
Your role is office hours as a standard, but we may need you to be flexible in certain circumstances.
In your role, your main responsibilities will be to:
- Manufacturing of all chemical compositions in accordance with manufacturing instructions.
- Goods inwards inspection of bought in components where applicable.
- Research and development of new chemical test methods.
- Validation of new products and formulations prior to product launch.
- Manufacture and assembly of components and products ready for sale including printing of instruction manuals, labels, and accompanying QC documents.
- Calibration and maintenance of laboratory and demo equipment.
- Collation of stability trial data for in house manufactured chemicals.
- Final test and QC of environmental test equipment.
- Failure analysis of environmental test equipment.
- Dangerous Goods Packaging (training can be provided).
- Monitor product quality against product specification with production.
- Complete appropriate documentation and ensure your records are complete.
- Maintain all necessary records including batch and raw materials stocking.
- Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be requested.
