Laboratory technician - united kingdom, rochdale, manchester

a fantastic opportunity has arisen with the world leader in the development and production of inks, dyes and functional coatings serving the packaging, publication, graphic arts, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and industrial markets.

laboratory technician x2

rochdale ol16 4le

full time, 12 month ftc

competitive salary depending on experience

pension, 26 days holiday

please note: applicants must be eligible to work in the uk

thanks to our client’s innovative products and great team – they are proud that the business is continuing to grow. they now have an opportunity for two laboratory technicians to join their professional research & development team based in rochdale.

this is a 12-month fixed term contract.

purpose of the job:

to assist in the development of new energy curable products for the global packaging market that are aligned with the company strategy. this will involve developing and testing the inks to ensure it meets the agreed specification.

the successful candidate will work, as part of a laboratory-based team, and will also support existing energy curable inks and will be expected to carry out a range of daily tasks in the technical centre as required.

key responsibilities include:

safety commitment - ensuring the safety of self and others.
help the team develop new and innovative energy curable products to agreed specification and within agreed timescales.
provide updates of project progress, including regular and clear communication with project leaders.
keep accurate records and complete assigned tasks to agreed quality.

qualifications / experience critical for the job holder

minimum of 5 good gcse grades ( a*- c ), with emphasis on science subjects plus some experience working in a laboratory environment or degree in chemistry/physics or related discipline.
competent in the use of msoffice (excel, powerpoint, outlook, word)
ability to analyse test results and disseminate them in an effective way
strong team player

the company

our client is the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments and a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, electronic materials, brand protection, specialty services and other industrial markets.

how to apply for the role:

if you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

you must be eligible to work in the uk. no agencies please.

other suitable skills and experience includes technologist, laboratory, laboratory assistant, data entry, data, data analysis, data analyst, chemist, chemical engineering

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