Materials and Testing Laboratory Technician
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Job Summary
Syensqo is all about chemistry. Were not just referring to chemical reactions here but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planets beauty for the generations to come.
Roles and Responsibilities
Join Syensqos Materials and Testing laboratory as a Laboratory Technician during an exciting period of growth. The team generates reliable test data to support aerospace customer qualifications product re-sites problem resolution and product development. You will fabricate composite and adhesive panels machine test specimens and carry out mechanical testing in line with international and customer standards. Full training is available for candidates who are new to the field and applicants with relevant laboratory manufacturing or testing experience are also encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities
- Demonstrate and promote a strong safety culture in all laboratory activities.
- Fabricate composite and adhesive panels and prepare specimens using appropriate machining equipment.
- Carry out destructive mechanical testing across a broad range of composite and adhesive specimen types.
- Follow applicable international standards customer specifications and internal procedures.
- Maintain accurate traceable records and project documentation to an externally auditable standard.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues customers and suppliers to support business priorities.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and care for the laboratory working environment.
Experience and Skills
- Five GCSEs/O Levels or A levels in relevant subjects.
- Three or more years experience in an industrial or technology environment.
- Practical experience of operating machining equipment.
- The ability to read and understand technical English including customer specifications and related documentation.
- Computer literacy including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
- An HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant science engineering or technical field.
- Experience of composite panel fabrication or universal test machines such as MTS Instron or Zwick including associated data-acquisition software.
- Knowledge of composite materials across a range of matrix and reinforcement technologies.
- Working knowledge of a laboratory information management system ideally LabWare LIMS.
What you can expect from us
- A collaborative role within a dynamic team at the core of the business.
- Training and opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds.
What We Offer
- The UK annual base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is 27000 - 35000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills experience qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range .
- At least 16 weeks of maternity paternity and co-parenting leave subject to local regulations and company policy.
- Access to an employee training platform.
- Free physical and psychological wellbeing sessions.
Additional information
- Location: Wrexham
- Onsite position
- The role works a two-shift pattern Monday to Friday. Occasional overtime may be required to meet business needs.
- Appointment is subject to confirmation of the successful candidates right to work in the UK and any role-specific security or export-control requirements.
About us
- Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live work travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911 we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers with a diverse global team of more than 13000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer cleaner and more sustainable products found in homes food and consumer goods planes cars batteries smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
- At Syensqo we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us regardless of background age gender national origin ethnicity religion sexual orientation ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply.
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About Company
Syensqo offers a portfolio of specialty polymers and high performance polymers for demanding markets like automotive, healthcare, mobile electronics.
