Production Chemist & Lab Manager

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.