Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Laboratory Technician /Materials Testing, Product Development, Quality Control & ComplianceLocation: Loughborough, LW11 5TWOffice / Laboratory basedReporting to: Laboratory ManagerRoles & Responsibilities

1. Quality Control

• Undertake routine QC/Batch testing on all manufactured powdered products and in-house tinted products.
• Logging of samples, calculation/recording of test results and communication of test results to the Works department.
• Identification of materials that are out-of-specification and processing them using Non Conformance Reports, Work-away instructions, etc. as directed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Assist the Laboratory Manager in the development of new quality control processes/procedures as may be necessary from time to time.

1. Laboratory / work areas

• Ensure that good housekeeping of the Laboratory facilities is maintained and that the working areas are in a suitably safe, clean and tidy condition at all times.
• Ensure that laboratory management/QC Control & Compliance processes are undertaken in accordance with the Companys documented procedures.
• Ensure laboratory testing equipment/instruments are maintained in an appropriately calibrated condition: Liaise with external Calibration test houses as necessary.
• Report all accidents and near-misses in accordance with company policy.

1. Product Development

• Assist the Laboratory Manager as directed in relation to refinement of existing product formulations and in the development of new products or processes.
• Assist the Laboratory Manager with sample preparation and testing/assessment (in-house and externally with third parties) of new and existing products.
• Assist the Laboratory Manager in the development of test procedures as may be necessary from time to time.

1. Compliance / Certification

• Assist the Laboratory Manager in ensuring that products/systems are tested and assessed appropriately by recognised test houses, Technical Approval Bodies (e.g. BBA, BRE), etc.
• Assist with preparations for annual BRE FPC (Factory Production Control) Audits and other inspections/audits by external bodies as necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of all correspondence, testing reporting, evaluations, etc., necessary in support of product compliance and/or third party certification and the requirements of BRE, etc.
• Keep abreast of relevant changes to legislation, technical developments/trends in the building and associated industries that may have an impact on the business or on product compliance.

1. Health & Safety Data

• Assist the Laboratory Manager to ensure that COSHH Health & Safety Data Sheets/ Material Safety Data Sheets are maintained in an up-to-date condition and are compliant with current mandatory requirements. Liaise with Suppliers and Consultants as necessary.

Personal Characteristics and Skills:

• A working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Sound working knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Demonstrate ability to manage project activity on time and to budget.
• Confidence to develop good relationships with clients, colleagues and external bodies.
• Willing to undertake any necessary training and development
• To demonstrate self-improvement
• Able to work unsupervised within a multi-functional department environment
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Well-spoken, polite, pleasant and confident manner
• Flexible approach to work hours - may require occasional early starts or late finishes
• Smart appearance
• To be happy and enjoy the workplace

About the EmployerPermaRock Products Ltd is a leading External Wall Insulation (EWI) and specialist render system designer, manufacturer, and supplier.Established for over 30 years, and therefore the longest established UK owned EWI system designer, PermaRock has a wide range of experience designing and manufacturing External Wall Insulation and rendering systems. PermaRocks philosophy of bringing performanceand experience together with quality and innovation has culminated in the development of its current portfolio of products and services that acknowledge the requirements of the client.Minimum Qualifications5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 (or above) to include Maths, English and Science.ExperiencePrevious experience of working in a laboratory is desirable.Hours of WorkMonday to Thursday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm.Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm.One hour lunchtime break.Holidays25 days (5 are allocated for the Xmas shutdown period) + Bank Holidays per calendar year.Salary£19,500 - £22,000 depending on experience.