Gpg - Laboratory Technician

The successful Laboratory Technician will oversee quality control regimes and monitor trends in the lab and on the shop floor. Support improvement initiatives through production trials and review processes. Support the manufacturing operation and monitorraw material quality.

**Client Details**

My client is a global manufacturing business who are industry-leaders designing and delivering beautiful, innovative products to last a lifetime. They are looking to grow their manufacturing team in Darwen by recruiting a Laboratory Technician.

**Description**

The successful Laboratory Technician will:

- Carry out R & D projects to improve understanding of materials
- Maintain and monitor Quality control testing and results including the identification of unusual data
- Develop new QC tests as material understanding and business needs change
- Oversee production trials and follow PPAP process as per Quality Manager guidance
- Communicate with shop floor operatives to develop quality awareness of production processes and end product
- Offer Quality advice within the manufacturing process, ensure Lab SOPs are up to date (QM will guide)
- Communicate with suppliers on raw material quality related issues and follow-up
- Assist with duties within the Quality Department.
- Provide manufacturing support to the Glaze Room/Slip House, support for Raw material stock
- Any special projects as required by the Quality and Operation Manager
- Calibration activity (plan vs actual)
- Effluent treatment (Zinc test) monitoring and sharing test result to Quality and EHS manager
- Receiving inspection of raw material as per plan and feedback to Quality manager and material controller

**Profile**
- Science based background and related qualifications
- Previous laboratory experience in manufacturing environment
- Exposure to ceramic materials would be advantageous but not essential
- Well-rounded IT skills with a good understanding of MS Excel in particular
- Methodical and analytical approach to work and data management
- Effective communication skills at all levels
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Must not be afraid to get 'hands dirty'

**Job Offer**
- 33 days holiday
- Bonus
- Health care
- Overtime available