R & D Laboratory Technician
Cavan, commutable from Louth and Meath.
CPL Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a R & D Laboratory Technician
to join this leading company as part of their R & D innovation centre.
You will enjoy work that take you outside of the routine and you have the ability and desire to work on multifunctional teams supporting the group.
We are seeking a candidate at diploma/degree level in Chemistry
with circa 1-3 years’ experience.
Responsibilities:
These roles will involve both chemical and materials analysis
and testing in addition to maintaining the laboratory and equipment.
· Provide laboratory support to the wider chemical R&D team, including sample preparation, formulation & analysis.
· Responsible for root cause analysis.
· Perform cup tests and box moulds of foams and employ a wide range of analytical
techniques to characterise them.
· Conduct thermal analysis and fire testing on company products.
· To follow current analytical practices in line with approved procedures and with
reference to international standards (ISO/EN/ASTM), in-house processes &
regulations.
· Be responsible for the operation of laboratory systems and documentation
· Responsible for calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
· Perform duties for the general maintenance of the lab incl. but not limited to ordering consumables, tracking stock and inventory.
· Maintain knowledge of all current relevant regulatory and technical standards.
Education
and skills:
· Qualifications:
Degree/Diploma in Chemistry with at least 1 year of experience working in an instrumental laboratory environment.
· Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 17025 a bonus.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Experience of a range of analytical methods - in particular HPLC / GPC, GC-MS, thermal
analysis and molecular spectroscopy - would be advantageous but not essential.
· Good IT skills (MS office) and record keeping.
· Knowledge and application of Health & Safety protocols.
· Problem solving ability and data interpretation.
This role is moving fast so if you are looking to start a new
role asap, apply now and Aisling will be in touch.
