Laboratory Specialist

<p></p><strong>Laboratory Specialist </strong><p><strong>Fully Onsite</strong></p><p><strong>Broughton 12-month contract (inside IR35) </strong></p><p><strong>Shift uplift & overtime available</strong></p><p><strong>£39.45 per hour umbrella or £29.49 per hour PAYE </strong></p><p></p><p>An exciting opportunity to join a high-tech manufacturing environment where laboratory testing plays a critical role in product quality, safety, and performance. This role suits a hands-on Laboratory Specialist who enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams on real, industrial challenges.</p><strong>The role</strong><p>You'll be based in a well-established materials laboratory, carrying out mechanical testing and metallographic analysis to recognised international standards. The position also supports manufacturing processes through inspection, technical input, and investigation work, making this a varied and engaging role rather than a routine lab position.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key areas include:</strong></p><ul><li>Mechanical testing (tensile, hardness) and reporting</li><li>Metallographic preparation and microscopy</li><li>Technical support for heat treatments, surface treatments, and coatings</li><li>Assisting with investigations, process improvements, and quality documentation</li></ul><strong>About you</strong><ul><li>Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or similar</li><li>Proven experience in a hands-on laboratory testing environment</li><li>Strong understanding of metallography, mechanical testing, and industrial processes</li><li>Comfortable working to standards and technical specifications</li></ul><p></p><p>If you're a hands-on Laboratory Specialist looking for a technically engaging contract with strong rates, we'd love to hear from you - apply now.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?50N8xKcU4F1uleDgM%2bbVqvFhUZbhyG%2fLd" width="0" height="0" />