At a Glance
- Tasks: Support quality investigations, product testing, and new material qualifications in a lab environment.
- Company: Join Ball Corporation, a leader in sustainable aluminium packaging.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion while working on innovative projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while developing your scientific skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemical Sciences and experience with lab analytical equipment.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
This role supports Customer Quality, Quality & Engineering Groups, Manufacturing Operations in the investigation of Customer complaints, Production issues, Customer product testing and customer qualification of new manufacturing plants and new materials. The role also involves assisting Group Coatings with qualification of New materials which includes current projects and the implementation of long term projects for CTS and Customer qualifications.
Key responsibilities include:
- Testing new products from customers for compatibility with our packaging to enable shelf-life determination
- Investigative analysis and reporting of consumer complaints
- Failure analysis and reporting
- Evaluation of new materials for coating of cans and ends
- Analysis and reporting to support development projects within the sector
- Maintenance of a safe working environment within the laboratory and compliance with safety guidelines
- Development of test methods for specific tests
- Supporting global engineering group projects/trials
Qualifications:
- Degree in Chemical Sciences or a closely related scientific discipline
- Theoretical and practical experience gained through degree
- Any experience with laboratory analytical equipment such as ICP-OES, IC & IC Titration, EIS, FT-IR and SEM/EDX
- Fluent in English
Desirable:
- Exposure to electrochemical analysis techniques
- Some relevant industry experience
Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe.
Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Lab Technician in Kettering employer: Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where safety and compliance are paramount. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering growth within the company while contributing to a collaborative culture that values teamwork and innovation. Located in a thriving manufacturing hub, this role provides the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and equipment, ensuring a rewarding career path for those passionate about engineering and maintenance.
