Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician
Location:
Oldbury, Birmingham
Salary: £28,000 per annum (Permanent)
Industry: Industrial Paint & Pigment Manufacturing
Hours: 40 hours per week
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 3:35pm

The Role
Our client, a highly successful pigment colouring manufacturer, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their Oldbury manufacturing site. This is a permanent, site-based role reporting directly to the Production Manager.
You will take full responsibility for all quality control, testing, regulatory, and product development activities relating to the site. The role is largely autonomous and suits a self-motivated individual comfortable working independently within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
Carry out quality control testing, regulatory checks, and product development work
Support production processes when required to ensure on-spec, timely dispatch
Work independently and escalate issues to the Production Manager when appropriate
Investigate quality-related non-conformances and assist with corrective/preventive actions
Identify and report product or equipment faults
Maintain laboratory reagent and consumable stock levels
Create and maintain electronic records using Microsoft NAVision (MRP system)
Maintain Bills of Materials and operating instructions
Develop and update Technical Data Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Support the sales team by developing technical solutions for customer requirements
Travel occasionally to customer or group sites for technical support or training
Ensure laboratory areas are kept clean, safe, and compliant with Health & Safety policies
Comply with Company Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety at Work policies

Skills & Experience Required
Strong laboratory skills, ideally gained within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, or similar
Comfortable working independently and managing own workload
Highly self-driven with excellent attention to detail
Strong IT and computer skills
Good communication skills

Ideal Candidate
This role would suit someone currently working as a Lab Technician or Lab Assistant who is looking for greater autonomy and responsibility within a stable and successful manufacturing business based in Oldbury, Birmingham.