Lab Technician

We are assisting our client in recruiting for a Lab Technician based at their site in Fawley Refinery.

**Duration**: 12 months FTC
**Start Date**: ASAP
**Salary**: £28,000+

Main Responsibilities for the Lab Technician:

- Quality control testing of all raw materials, in process samples, finished products and returns
- Shift coverage as part of the OST shift team
- Effectively communicate any QC failures to the interested parties on the Fawley site where required. Responsible for fault finding on problem batches; enabling the timely release of products to customers or recovery routes for non-conforming material
- Be responsible for maintaining all QC records including information in the SAP database. Updating QC work instructions and procedures as required, including the development of new work procedures on introduction of new analytical tests / equipment
- Assists as required during the introduction of new products into the plant, including creation and maintenance of recipe and specification data in SAP database and preliminary blending and testing prior to full scale manufacture.
- Ensure all equipment is operating in good order and kept in calibration according to the required schedule
- Understand all the relevant QHSE procedures for the companies Fawley Plant, and specifically the QC Laboratory.

Minimum Education and Experience for the Lab Technician:

- Degree/HNC in science related qualification and at least 2 years’ experience in a laboratory
- Practical understanding of laboratory equipment
- Excellent communication, time management and prioritisation skills
- A flexible approach to working and ability to work with others to achieve objectives