Qualification Testing / Quality Control

This large expanding company South of Cambridge are looking for Quality /Qualification Laboratory Technicians.Duties will include Lab work (tests, records & preparation), must have good written and communication skills and ideally have relevant experience.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Carrying out laboratory work, including specimen fabrication, non-destructive examination, strain gauge preparation and physical & mechanical testing of composite materials (along with other experimental work), as directed by the qualification project leader or shift supervisor
• Keeping suitable written records of work, including accurate input of data into qualification individual results sheets. Writing small-scale reports. Aiding with compilation of appendices and input data into customer formats
• Ensuring that relevant safety requirements are satisfied during all work operations and to communicate any HSE violations
• Ensuring work areas in the laboratory are left in a clean and tidy condition. Actively supporting 5S activities
• Maintaining and improving practical knowledge in the techniques used. Relevant training needs should be identified early and personally addressed. Improvements in working knowledge and / or work flow should be clearly demonstrated
• Aiding with discussions, demonstrations and witnessing with customers, visitors and staff
• Coaching new and existing laboratory staff in any area of expertise.
• Ensuring laboratory stocks of equipment, chemicals and other materials relevant to the testing procedures are maintained

Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to carry out general calculations and have a scientific understanding / approach
• A good level of reading comprehension to understand written instructions and specifications, as well as being able to interpret relevant drawings
• Computer literate e.g. Microsoft office suite
• Good comprehension of the whole technical area, from laminate manufacture through to final testing and interpretation of results
• Ideally have job relevant experience from previous employment