Laboratory Technician - Part Time

Quaker Houghton is present in many people's lives by providing solutions to the main industries in today's economy such as automotive, aerospace, construction, packaging & others.

This is a part time Laboratory Technician role, supporting the routine testing of production and customer samples. Also responsible for providing support with other day to day laboratory activities.

Tasks

• Testing of customer samples in a timely manner and in line with procedure,


interpret results and make necessary recommendations

• Testing and approval of finished goods in line with procedure.


• Testing and approval of raw materials received in line with procedure


• Preparation of necessary documentation / reports as required and maintain laboratory records


• Ensuring that all laboratory equipment is regularly calibrated and conforms to


process/regulatory requirements and maintain records

• Support other laboratory activities / investigations when required


• Ensuring departmental compliance with QH EHS, ISO9001 and other mandatory


procedures.

• Ensuring that the laboratory workplace is maintained in a clean and orderly condition
  
  Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE or equivalent, English, mathematics and a science would be preferable.


• Experience of working in a relevant discipline within a laboratory or similar environment would be beneficial but not essential.


• Ability to use Microsoft office.


• Excellent attention to detail and able to work accurately under pressure


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety


• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work under pressure and be able to work unsupervised.
  
  Competitive pay with bonus opportunities, pension plan and other benefits.



• 2 days annual paid volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice


• QH University: Continuous training tools for all seniority levels.


• Wellbeing, CRGs, Global Giving & other attractive DEI programs


We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world's steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values:
Live Safe


• Exceed Customer Expectations


• Drive Results


• Embrace Diversity


• Do Great Things Together


• Act with integrity


Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Grow where your contributions will matter.