The job holder is a member of the Technical team and is tasked with day-to-day tasks in the ChemiLab. The individual is required to conduct and report upon the testing activities carried out in the ChemiLab in support of QC and other functions. The incumbent supports the ChemiLab Lead with the general management of the lab, including maintenance and calibration of the equipment and engagement with all aspects of SHE – including, waste management, risk assessments (including COSHH) and checking safety equipment (extraction, showers, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers etc.) is in good order.
The job holder will be expected to be a representative of INEOS and advocate the site Life Saving Rules and 20 Principles.
Responsibilities
Conduct and report upon programmes of analytical testing so that the required results are produced within defined timescales and in an appropriate format.
Participate in improvement opportunities through effective process monitoring to ensure site processes deliver effective outputs to meet business needs both now and in the future.
Support the day-to-day running and resource requirements of the laboratory including the ordering of consumables as required.
Participate in continuous improvement activities within the laboratory towards ensuring that best practice is used to further develop the service that is delivered.
Provide content for internal and external customer communications relating to both services received and delivered by the laboratory.
To participate in COSHH assessments and the safety-assurance of equipment and processes
To contribute to the development and updating of test procedures. Statistical analysis of methods to be completed where applicable.
Participate in the effective management of the Laboratory waste.
Participate in instrument training programmes to ensure lab and production teams are properly trained to deliver accurate analytical results.
Support the maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment to maintain a high reliability of the service.
Support with respect to ensuring the laboratory’s role in the quality system through the recording and archiving processes.
Help with customer investigations relevant to the ChemiLab to improve site customer service as required.
Support with the outsourcing of any testing that is required that cannot be performed inhouse.
Education
A minimum HNC (or equivalent) preferably with some relevant industrial experience.
Technical Skills
- An understanding of appropriate test methods together with an understanding of the associated equipment with respect to maintenance and calibration.
- Hands on experience of numerous chemicals/materials in wet chemistry, analytical processes.
- Excellent IT (specifically, word processing and spreadsheet) and communication skills (report writing)
- Understanding of risk assessment relating to the ChemiLab activities including COSHH.
Behavioural Skills
- Ability to assist in a variety of plant and customer related issues from an analytical perspective.
- Ability to take a rigorous and quantitative approach to laboratory work
- Ability to report results in written and oral form to internal and external customers
- Ability to ensure safe operation of equipment and processes in the laboratory
- Ability to supervise apprentices in the laboratory processes and test methods
Benefits
Competitive salary
37 hours a week Mon-Fri
9% company pension
Discounted BUPA
Death in Service benefit
Up to 12% bonus opportunity
Access to INEOS Connect - online discount portal for everyday retailers
Employee Assistance Programme
Smart Tech, Cycle to Work and electric car scheme
26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Free car parking
Flu Jab