Summer Placement Analyst Manchester, England
Job description
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic student looking for a fantastic summer job opportunity? Look no further! We have the perfect position just for you at Luxfer!
Based in our Manchester, UK facility you will work for Luxfer MEL Technologies as part of the Materials QC Department team which has scientists located in both the US and UK.
The main purpose of the role is to perform – in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy and precision - a wide range of analytical tests on both In-Process, Final Product, Environmental and R&D material against defined specifications to meet the needs of both our internal and external customers.
You will also provide Quality Control support to help resolve plant process and product issues.
Main responsibilities:
- Conduct precise and accurate routine analytical testing on Incoming Raw Materials, In-Process Control, Final Product, Environmental and R&D sample material following a wide range of established standard operating procedures and involving both the use of traditional chemistry techniques and the use of a wide variety of analytical instrumentation (including, but not limited to, XRF, XRD, Arc & Spark OES, ICP-OES, ICS, Particle Size, Surface Area and Porosity instruments).
- Compare analytical test results against established standards to ensure proper quality controls are upheld and promptly enter data into the appropriate computer systems and, where necessary, communicating this data to the appropriate Production, Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel.
- Maintain a high standard of laboratory operating conditions regarding equipment, validity of calibration standards, housekeeping, analytical records, etc. by adhering to established standards.
- Ensure compliance to all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, laws and regulations as they apply to laboratory function and operation.
- Be actively involved as part of the team in ensuring the Department meets all its key objectives as measured by its Key Performance Indicators. Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives (such as Method Development, 5S and Lean Manufacturing Workflow Exercises) which support the LUXFER core values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork.
- Be responsible for organizing your own workload based on agreed priorities and deadlines and understand that predictable attendance is critical to accomplishing essential tasks.
- Perform preventative maintenance on a range of analytical instrumentation and effectively trouble shoot equipment performance issues.
- As part of your normal work pattern, you will required to work weekend day shifts as agreed.
- Work closely with colleagues that are based in the US (both within the Materials QC Team and all other departments) which will sometimes involve travelling to the US.
- Any other duties within the post holder’s competence as requested.
Skills & Knowledge
- Must have ability to use own initiative, effectively prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
- Ability to read and understand laboratory related materials
- Must have good laboratory-based skills such as weighing and pipetting precisely
- Strong mathematical skills and familiarity with algebra to perform relevant analytical calculations
- Ability to effectively communicate with Team Leaders and employees across all departments
- Strong reasoning ability and excellent practical skills to resolve day-to-day laboratory and production operational issues
- Computer data entry literacy
- Time management and leadership skills
Qualifications/ Education
Working towards a Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline (completed at least first 2 years)
Working Pattern
37 hours per week – hours flexible
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