What You’ll Bring

• Relevant experience in an industrial laboratory or manufacturing quality-control environment.
• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy or a related discipline, or equivalent practical expertise.
• Experience testing or inspecting metallic materials would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, sound numerical skills and the confidence to interpret and challenge results.
• A disciplined approach to procedures, safety, traceability and right-first-time work.
• Clear communication and the ability to organize priorities independently in a fast-moving environment.

Why Join Luxfer?

• Competitive salary of £29,000–£33,000 depending on experience.
• Standard office hours and a clearly defined 6–12 month contract.
• Varied, practical analytical work supporting specialist magnesium products.
• A collaborative quality team with close links to manufacturing and technical specialists.
• The opportunity to contribute immediately, broaden your metallurgical-testing experience and make a visible impact.
• On-site parking, canteen facilities and employee support benefits in line with company policy.

Essential

The candidate must have this

Desirable

It would be beneficial for the candidate to have this list (but not essential).

Qualifications/ Education

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy or a closely related discipline, supported by relevant practical experience.
• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science or related discipline

Experience

• Relevant experience in an industrial laboratory or manufacturing quality-control environment.
• Confidence working independently to controlled procedures, maintaining accurate and traceable records.
• Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience preparing, testing and inspecting metallic materials and interpreting results against specifications.

Skills

• Must have ability to use own initiative, effectively prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
• Ability to read and understand laboratory related materials
• Must have good laboratory-based skills such as weighing precisely
• Strong mathematical skills and familiarity with algebra to perform relevant analytical calculations
• Ability to effectively communicate with Team Leaders and employees across all departments
• Strong reasoning ability and excellent practical skills to resolve day-to-day laboratory and production operational issues
• Computer data entry literacy
• Time management and leadership skills

Experience using metallurgical testing equipment, such as Tensile Strength, Corrosion Rate, Handheld-XRF, Spark OES

• Experience in assessing material against Visual Standards
• Knowledge of scientific and manufacturing-based quality systems
• Knowledge of SharePoint
• Knowledge of SAP

Working Pattern

• 37 hours per week

If you are an experienced analyst who combines technical accuracy with a practical, responsive approach, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply with a CV showing how your laboratory, metallurgical testing and quality-control experience meets the requirements of the role.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.