Introduction
Indaver is a full waste management specialist that offers a comprehensive in-house solution for your waste and recycling requirements. This, combined with bespoke fine chemicals manufacturing provides a holistic end-to-end provision for hazardous waste, recycling and molecular development.
This role includes sampling and testing of incoming process streams delivered in drums/ IBC’s. Analytical testing of incoming materials and outgoing products. Maintaining accurate records of all testing and issue of Certificates of Analysis for products. Good housekeeping and compliance with H&SE procedures.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in relevant/complimentary scientific subject and 3+ years in industry. Other qualification (e.g. NVQ) require 5+ years relevant experience
• Experience leading a small team an advantage
• Working in an ISO or GMP/Certified laboratory is an advantage
• Working to tight deadlines
• GC-FID/MS experience is required (solvent purity analysis)
• Experience in wet chemistry techniques (KF, pH, titration)
• GC method development experience is a significant advantage
• Critical thinking and independent work ethic is essential
• Experience of trouble shooting and root cause analysis an advantage
  Offer

Taking care of our colleagues is of upmost importance to us, at Indaver we provide an excellent range of benefits to provide our colleagues with the additional support and flexibility to enable a truly enjoyable work life balance. Our range of benefits enable our colleagues to enjoy life at any stage while growing a career path, including:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 paid holidays + stats
• Pension
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Medical Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan

UK

Where do you work?
Indaver Solvents - Brooks Lane Industrial Estate, Brooks Lane,
Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0QF
Job Reference: UK0011

• Follow the company’s safe system of work policies and practices, including Laboratory Best Practice in combination with the relevant risk assessment, compliance with PPE policy, accident and near miss reporting, and housekeeping standards.
• Conduct Laboratory Analysis on Crude, In-process and Dispatch samples.
• Labelling of Samples as per WI/6.09.12.4(OS)
• Identification of storage vessels which need to be analysed, requesting samples via email, accepting samples in the laboratory using the incoming samples log – highlighting to the QC Manager when this is used incorrectly.
• Analysis of submitted samples, completing all stipulated tests as per relevant Chemical Specification Sheets
• Sampling of incoming crude loads as per WI/6.09.14(OS) – Sampling, Retention, Storage and Disposal.
• Recording of results in relevant lab books and crudes in product out spreadsheet as per WI/6.09.15(OS)
• Acceptance/Release of Material as per WI/6.09.16(OS)
• Maintenance of Laboratory equipment when required
• Daily replenishment of laboratory supplies, changing of gas cylinders
• Complete weekly stock checks in the Laboratory area, assist in the ordering of laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times, wearing correct PPE, maintaining high levels of housekeeping - keeping a clean and orderly environment
• Completing daily checks of the laboratory balances and LICO colourimeter as per the calibration schedule WI/6.09.8.2(OS)
• Certify product dispatch notes confirming quality approval in accordance with the product specification on behalf of BIP Resources.