Year in Industry - Chemistry Student

Description:

Chemistry student required for a Year in Industry placement, based in Greater Manchester. Accepting candidates who are part-way through a Chemistry degree.

Title: Year in Industry - Chemistry Student

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £12.00 - £12.50 per hour

Term: Fixed term contract

SRG are currently working with a leading manufacturer of speciality chemicals used predominantly in the industrial fluid and lubricants industries. With a global presence and a portfolio of growing products, they are now looking to hire a Chemistry student to join them for a Year in Industry at their site in Greater Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable industrial experience in a laboratory setting, where the role will see the successful candidate perform QC analysis on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.

Benefits: Invaluable industrial experience with a leading manufacturer of speciality chemicals with a portfolio of growing products at an exciting time for the business.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (with flexibility)

Role/Description

Carry out all routine quality control tests on part-finished and finished product and on incoming raw materials and ensure data is recorded according to the quality system.
Ensure test equipment is maintained in a serviceable, calibrated and presentable condition and that test procedures are up to date.
Issue Test Certificates to customers upon request
Ordering of laboratory consumables in a timely and efficient manner
Maintain high Housekeeping standards
Record and maintain the database of test results.
Report adverse trends in quality.
Resolve day-to-day issues involving the routine testing service.
Assist in any further departmental investigations as required.Requirements

Be undertaking a Chemistry degree currently
Willingness to learn
Be adaptable and be able to prioritise when required

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to . For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed).

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

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