Lab Technician

My client based in Worcester (WR4) is looking to recruit a Lab Technician on a Temp to Perm basis. You role will be to support the Production, Testing and characterization of metallic alloys, responsible for preparing alloys using in-house metallurgic equipment. As well as operating equipment, you will be asked to create reports on the findings. The main functions of the role include - Operating microstructural sample preparation and characterization equipment along chemical analysis and particle size measurements - Maintain and calibrate sample preparation and characterization equipment - Communicate with engineers to understand their needs - Report writing on metallurgical investigations As a suitable candidate you will offer the following - Strong attention to detail - excellent communication skills - Good IT skills especially MS Office - Adaptable and flexible - Ideally qualified in materials science, preferable metallurgy - previous experience in a similar role - experience with sample preparation including cutting, polishing, etching, microscopy - experience of examining metallurgical samples including image analysis - experience of particle size analysis techniques and chemical analysis techniques - knowledge of different alloy systems including nickel super alloys, titanium and aluminum - knowledge of alloy heat treatment - knowledge of mechanical testing, creep, tension, hardness, toughness, etc., This role is 37.5 hours per week with a degree of flexibility for the working hours and the salary on offer is up to £30,000 Keywords Lab, Laboratory, Technician, Alloy, Super alloy, aluminum, titanium, heat treatment, creep, tension, microscopy, etching, image analysis, metallurgy, metallurgical, particle size analysis