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Laboratory and Quality Technician
Vebro Polymers —Wilmslow
- £32,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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PPE Laboratory Technician
BTTG & Shirley Technologies —Manchester
- £26,437 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
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Trainee Laboratory Technician
Pennington Choices Ltd —Warrington
- £26,227.50 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Research Technician - Grade 4
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £29,588 - £32,080 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Laboratory Technician
Altus Science Limited —Runcorn
- £24,800 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Maintenance
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Laboratory Technician
Orthoplastics Limited —Bacup
- £21,000 - £24,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Laboratory Technician
DCYPHER BEAUTY —Borough of Halton
- Up to £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Research Technician
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £33,002 - £33,951 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Laboratory Manager
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £47,389 a year
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
3d
Aerosols Quality Analyst
Bespak —Holmes Chapel
- £25,000 - £27,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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QC Laboratory Technician
Advanced Medical Solutions —Winsford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Technician – Product Innovation & STEAM
Birmingham City University —City Centre
- £28,287 - £32,006 a year
- Full-time
- University
- No degree
- Communication skills
4d
Analyst I
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. —Manchester
- Full-time
Facilities Technician
Intertek —Manchester
- Laboratory experience
- Mentoring
- IT
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Technical Specialist (Clinical Teaching)
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
2d
Psychology Technician (Grade 6)
University of Salford —Salford
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Cosmetics Operations & Technical Delivery Manager
Eurofins UK Product Testing Services —Manchester
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Technology Technician
The Hyndburn Academy —Blackburn
- £24,982 - £27,920 a year
- School
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Laboratory and Quality Technician

Vebro Polymers
Wilmslow

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£32,000 - £38,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Sick pay

Qualifications

Scientific research
Laboratory experience
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Quality control
Organisational skills
IT
Root cause analysis
Communication skills

Full job description

About Vebro Polymers

Vebro Polymers is a leading manufacturer of high-performance resin flooring systems, supplying industrial, commercial and specialist flooring solutions throughout the UK and Europe.

Our product portfolio includes epoxy, polyurethane, polyaspartic, MMA and cementitious polyurethane flooring systems, developed to provide durable and innovative flooring solutions across a wide range of market sectors.

As our business continues to grow, we are investing in our technical capabilities and laboratory facilities to support increased manufacturing capacity, product innovation and quality assurance.

We are looking for a motivated Laboratory & Quality Technician who is excited by the opportunity to help build and develop our Quality Control laboratory whilst supporting R&D and new product development and manufacturing operations.

Role Purpose

The Laboratory & Quality Technician will provide laboratory support across Quality Control, R&D, and Manufacturing.

This is a varied and hands-on role that combines routine laboratory testing with product development, manufacturing support and continuous improvement activities.

A key objective of the role will be to work alongside the Technical Director to establish and develop a robust Quality Control laboratory and testing programme that supports the company's continued growth.

The successful candidate will play an important role in implementing laboratory procedures, developing quality standards and introducing new laboratory equipment, helping to create a modern laboratory that supports world-class manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control

Carry out Quality Control testing on manufactured products prior to release
Perform routine testing including density, viscosity, colour, gloss, appearance, drawdowns, cure assessment, pot life, and hardness
Assess production batches against product specifications
Record and report QC results
Release compliant products for dispatch
Quarantine and investigate non-conforming batches
Produce Certificates of Analysis where required
Maintain retained samples for all production batches

Quality Control Development

One of the primary responsibilities of this position will be assisting in the development and implementation of Vebro's Quality Control laboratory.

Responsibilities include:

Establish Quality Control procedures across all manufactured products
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory testing
Develop product-specific quality specifications
Define batch acceptance criteria
Assist in selecting and commissioning new laboratory equipment
Develop laboratory testing schedules
Implement calibration procedures
Create Certificates of Analysis
Develop retained sample procedures
Assist with supplier quality assessments
Investigate product non-conformances
Assist in customer complaint investigations
Monitor manufacturing consistency through QC trend analysis
Support integration of QC data into the company's ERP system

R&D and Product Development

Support the Technical Team with:

Laboratory formulation work
Mixing laboratory trial batches
Product benchmarking
Raw material evaluations
Product improvements
Cost reduction projects
New product development
Scale-up from laboratory to production
Technical reports
Preparation of product test panels

Products include:

Epoxy flooring systems
Polyurethane flooring systems
Polyaspartic coatings
MMA flooring systems
Cementitious polyurethane systems
Primers
Sealers
Repair mortars

Manufacturing Support

Provide technical support to production including:

Batch adjustments
Troubleshooting manufacturing issues
Raw material assessments
Investigation of production problems
Support during new product introductions
Trial manufacturing
Process improvement initiatives

Laboratory Management

Maintain an efficient, organised and safe laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include:

Equipment calibration
Equipment maintenance
Chemical inventory control
Laboratory housekeeping
COSHH documentation
Waste disposal
Sample management
Stock control of laboratory consumables
Laboratory Health & Safety
Planning future laboratory equipment purchases
Continuous improvement of laboratory layout and workflow

Quality Systems

Support the company's Quality Management System through:

ISO9001 compliance
Internal audits
Calibration records
Laboratory documentation
Controlled documents
Quality records
SOP management
Continuous improvement
Root Cause Analysis
Supplier Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Actively contribute towards:

Developing a modern QC laboratory
Improving manufacturing consistency
Reducing production variation
Improving Right First Time manufacturing
Lean laboratory practices
Digital laboratory records
ERP integration
Process optimisation
Reduction in manufacturing waste
Increased laboratory efficiency

Essential Skills & Experience

HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Materials Science or related scientific discipline
Practical laboratory experience
Excellent organisational skills
Good attention to detail
Strong numerical skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
IT literate with Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience

Experience within one or more of the following industries:

Paints & Coatings
Industrial Flooring
Construction Chemicals
Adhesives
Sealants
Composites
Polymers
Chemical Manufacturing
Colour matching

Knowledge of:

Epoxy chemistry
Polyurethane chemistry
Polyaspartic coatings
Laboratory QC testing
ISO9001
Root Cause Analysis
Statistical Process Control
Lean Manufacturing

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

Methodical
Organised
Curious
Practical
Self-motivated
Hands-on
Enthusiastic
Reliable
A logical problem solver
Able to work under pressure
Comfortable working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be measured against:

Quality Control

Batch release turnaround time
Accuracy of QC testing
Number of production batches tested
Reduction in manufacturing non-conformances
Reduction in customer complaints

Laboratory Development

Number of QC procedures implemented
Completion of laboratory SOPs
Successful commissioning of new laboratory equipment
Calibration compliance
Development of product specifications
Implementation of retained sample system

Product Development

Number of laboratory trials completed
Successful scale-up of new products
Technical reports completed
Support provided to manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Laboratory improvements implemented
Process improvements delivered
Manufacturing efficiencies identified
Contribution towards ISO9001 compliance

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Company pension
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to work on innovative coating technologies
Career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working culture
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our Technical Department

Career Development

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its development.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of the Quality Control laboratory, work on innovative product development projects and develop into a senior technical role as the business continues to grow.

Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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