Laboratory Chemist in Oldham

Chemist required, based in the Oldham area of Greater Manchester. No industrial experience necessary (but is advantageous!)Laboratory Chemist Oldham (commutable from Manchester, Rochdale and surrounding areas)Salary - £25,000-£28,000Hours - Monday to Friday; 7.00am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.00am to 1.00pm Friday with 30 minutes lunch breakPermanentSRG is working with a close-knit materials and industrial chemicals business in the Oldham area who have recently had a vacancy arise on their quality team. This role would suit someone with a background in chemistry who is looking to develop skills in an industrial role. Applications are encouraged from graduates or early careers professionals with a background in materials quality control.Benefits: 33 days holiday, health care cash plan, life insurance double salary, 3 % Company contribution to pensionRole DescriptionPhysical property testing in the lab (hardness, plasticity, colour checks)Quality control (QC) of manufactured rubber productsEnsuring compliance and adherence to health and safety guidelinesSmall scale production and manufacture of polymers and materialsProducing quality reports of product batchesRequirementsDegree in Chemistry or equivalent industrial experience preferableExceptional work ethic and willingness to learn new skillsKnowledge of physical and industrial chemical testing techniquesAble to commute to Oldham dailyFull right to work in the UK If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed) If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.Keywords: graduate chemist, QC, Quality control, physical testing, analysis, materials, polymersCarbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy