Laboratory Technician

Liquid Science are seeking to recruit a full time Laboratory Technician to join our busy team.

About us

Liquid Science are a Chemical & Aerosol manufacturing company dedicated to servicing industrial, professional and retail sectors throughout the UK and Europe.

Our objective is to provide the highest quality of British manufactured products while offering the support and expertise our clients need.

Based in Hapton, Burnley, our purpose-built premises house our laboratory, blending, production, accounts and sales on one site.

Job role

This is a new position in a busy laboratory and will cover all aspects of quality control, development, sample preparation, technical service and interfacing with sales department and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Control

· Quality Control of Finished goods and Raw Materials.

· Addressing Finished Product and Raw Material issues through corrective / preventative actions.

· Liaising with manufacturing and production departments to ensure smooth operation of planned jobs.

Research & Development

· Liaising with Sales personnel and Customers to discuss new and projects and general enquires.

· Assessment of Development Products to ensure suitability.

· Inputting New formulations / Raw Materials / Packaging into the Product Development System to produce cost models.

· Interaction with Raw Material Suppliers and Packaging suppliers.

Technical Services

· Supporting Customers needs and internal requests from Sales.

· Producing development samples and testing of samples.

· Liaising with other Technical Staff to support MSDS / CLP requirements.

· Conversing with Customers, Suppliers and Sales personnel for various requests on information relating to products and services.

· ISO9001 and upcoming ISO14001 / 45001 systems – Auditing / process involvement

Your background

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

· A good level of proficiency in English and Maths.

· Ideally studied and gained qualifications in science-based subjects at A Level / BTEC or further education.

· Good experience of using Microsoft Systems (Word / Excel / Outlook)

· Prior experience in an industrial Laboratory environment is preferred but not essential.

· Prior knowledge / experience with MSDS and CLP and Regulatory affairs is favourable but not essential.

· Willing to be ‘Hands-on’ within a factory environment.

· Good communication skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hapton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location