At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our lab team to conduct exciting chemical tests and support innovative projects.
- Company: Roemex, a leader in responsible energy solutions with a focus on people.
- Benefits: Earn £13.45 per hour, gain hands-on experience, and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Fixed-term contract with opportunities for growth in a dynamic lab setting.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in chemistry with real-world applications and impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or relevant lab experience; familiarity with Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Are you a recent Chemistry graduate or an early-career laboratory professional based in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire? Roemex is looking for a motivated Graduate/Junior Laboratory Chemist to join our team on an initial six-month fixed-term contract. The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical industrial experience through real customer projects, product development, quality-control testing and laboratory evaluations across the energy industry.
Your Core Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Works safely and effectively in a laboratory environment
- Performs QC testing on raw materials and formulated products
- Perform daily and weekly QC equipment calibrations as required
- Prepares and packages samples and equipment for sample dispatch
- Logs all incoming and outgoing samples
- Orders consumables and maintains laboratory stock levels
- Tests drain samples and reports results as required
- Elastomer compatibility testing
- Metal coupon compatibility testing
- Chemical compatibility testing
- Assists chemists and senior chemists in project work
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualification to degree level in Chemistry, or similar, OR proven experience in a laboratory environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel, Teams etc.
The position is based at our Portlethen facility and requires on-site attendance throughout the working week. It is not a remote or hybrid role, so applicants must be able to commute reliably to Portlethen.
Please note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship. To be considered, all candidates must already possess the legal Right to Work in the UK and be able to provide valid documentation during the recruitment process.
Roemex Limited is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting a working environment based on dignity, trust, and respect, and one that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying or victimisation. Fostering an inclusive culture helps each of us to benefit from a wider range of different perspectives, experiences, and skills.
Lab Technician in Portlethen employer: Roemex Limited
Roemex is an exceptional employer located in Portlethen, Aberdeen, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to shape the company's future. With a strong focus on training and development, alongside generous benefits such as 33 days of annual leave and an 8% employer contribution to pensions, Roemex fosters a culture of respect and inclusivity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute to responsible energy production.
