At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct chemical analyses and collaborate on innovative aerospace projects.
- Company: Join Airbus, a leading aerospace manufacturer with a focus on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a chance to work with advanced technologies.
- Other info: Gain exposure to diverse analytical techniques and enjoy excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in aerospace by applying your chemistry skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: BSc/MSc in Chemistry or HNC with relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 29.49 - 29.49 £ per hour.
Location: Broughton, Cheshire (Fully Onsite)
Contract: 12 Months (Potential for Extension)
Pay Rate: £29.49 per hour PAYE | £39.45 per hour Umbrella
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
Shift Pattern: Double Day Shift with 20% Shift Uplift
Join Airbus as a Laboratory Specialist. Are you a chemistry professional looking to apply your expertise in a highly advanced manufacturing environment? Airbus is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to join its Materials Laboratory team in Broughton, supporting the quality, performance, and compliance of materials and manufacturing processes used in the production of world-leading aircraft.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge analytical technologies, collaborate with engineering and production teams, and contribute directly to the delivery of high-quality aerospace products. Whether you are an experienced laboratory professional or looking to further develop your industrial chemistry career, this role offers exposure to a broad range of analytical techniques and specialist manufacturing processes.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Laboratory Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining product quality and process performance through a variety of laboratory-based activities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting chemical analysis of surface treatment chemicals, rinse tanks, effluent, sealants, paints and hydraulic fluids
- Performing sample preparation, dilutions and laboratory testing using a range of analytical techniques
- Operating, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Analysing test results and producing clear technical reports for engineering and production stakeholders
- Supporting investigations into non-conformance and failure analysis activities
- Leading laboratory trials for new products and manufacturing processes before implementation on the shop floor
- Collaborating with manufacturing teams to identify process deviations and implement corrective actions
- Developing and maintaining laboratory procedures, work instructions and quality documentation
- Conducting and reviewing COSHH assessments and risk assessments
- Ensuring all testing activities are accurately recorded within quality management systems
- Interpreting technical specifications, engineering drawings and industry standards
Analytical Techniques You'll Work With
- Ion Chromatography (IC)
- Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
- X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Manual and automated titration techniques
- Surface tension testing
- Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) analysis
- Surfactant testing
- Coating and materials analysis
About You
We're looking for a motivated and detail-focused individual who enjoys problem-solving and working in a technically challenging environment.
Essential Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline
- Alternatively, an HNC in Chemistry supported by relevant industrial experience
- Experience working in a practical laboratory environment carrying out chemical analysis
- Strong understanding of chemical testing principles and analytical methodologies
- Experience with sample preparation and dilution techniques
- Knowledge of chemical surface treatments and coating systems
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and recognised industry standards
- Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience in a similar industrial laboratory environment
- Failure analysis and root cause investigation experience
- Knowledge of metallurgical techniques
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 17025 or similar quality management systems
- Experience using advanced analytical instrumentation
Specialist Process Knowledge
Experience or knowledge in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Chemical surface treatment processes, including anodising, etching, plating and conversion coatings
- Mechanical surface treatments such as shot peening
- Corrosion protection systems, including primers, paints and specialist coatings
What's In It for You?
- Join one of the world's leading aerospace manufacturers
- Work with advanced laboratory equipment and industry-leading technologies
- Develop specialist expertise in aerospace materials, coatings and manufacturing processes
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of analytical techniques and testing methodologies
- Collaborate with highly skilled engineers, scientists and manufacturing teams
- Opportunity to enhance your technical knowledge within a complex, regulated industry
- Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities
- 20% shift uplift for shift working
Shift Pattern
This position operates on a rotating shift pattern:
- Alternating weeks of mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday
- Morning Shift: 06:00 to 13:10
- Afternoon Shift: 13:30 to 20:40
- Up to 8 weeks of night shifts per year (maximum)
If you're passionate about chemistry, laboratory science and delivering quality within a world-class manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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