
Lab Technician
A global leader in the chemical manufacturing industry is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team at their COMAH site in West Yorkshire.
Known for innovation and investment in cutting edge chemical solutions, the company operates across a variety of sectors, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Additional Details for Lab Technician :
, Salary: £32,737 + Shift Allowance
, Contract Type: FTC Initially 9 months, with potential extension to 12 months
, Shift Pattern:
o Initial training: Monday to Friday (Days) for the first 3 months
o Transition to 24/7 shift pattern thereafter
Role of the Lab Technician :
The Lab Technician will play a key role in ensuring product quality, supporting process development, and performing laboratory analysis to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a solid understanding of complex chemical processes and standards within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities for Lab Technician :
- Routine testing of raw material, in-process, and final product samples
- Perform testing and analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products in line with QC protocols
- Evaluate plant processes and identify potential improvements to reduce batch times, improve product quality and drive process efficiencies
- Support the lab and quality control team with root cause investigations and troubleshooting issues
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities across manufacturing and laboratory processes
- Interpret data accurately and maintain detailed records in compliance with QA/QC and COMAH standards
- Liaise with production and engineering teams to understand chemical processes and support technical improvements
- Uphold and promote safety standards in a regulated, high-hazard environment
As a Lab Technician , your contributions will directly impact the reliability and safety of operations across this COMAH site.
You will work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams and gain exposure to innovative chemical processes, all while refining your skills in a highly technical and supportive environment.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree qualified in Chemistry or a relevant scientific discipline or minimum 3 years' experience in a chemical or related manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of laboratory-based testing and chemical analysis
- Excellent attention to detail with sound data analysis and reporting skills
- Good knowledge of COMAH site operations or experience in high-hazard environments (desirable)
- Effective communicator with the ability to work well under pressure in a 24/7 shift setting
If you're a Lab Technician ready to take the next step in your career, or someone looking to move into a technically challenging role, this could be the perfect opportunity.
- Start: ASAP
- Rate: £32737 - £40937 per annum + Inclusive of Shift Allowance
- Location: Dewsbury, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: E3 Recruitment
- Contact: Kate Wadsworth
- Tel: 01484 645269
- Fax: 01484 500385
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2025-08-04 16:46:46 -
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