Posted 29 July, 2026
Senior Lab Technician
Maxrae Consulting
Manchester, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
We currently have a number of exciting roles with a highly successful, growing aerospace company in Manchester that are looking for a Senior Lab Technician (or Chemist) to join the team. The role will involve working with inorganic chemicals which heavily supports the aerospace sector. Main Duties * Managing laboratory workload in line with strict testing requirements and time scales to ensure compliance with customer, national and international requirements * Analysing laboratory tests for trends * Ensuring correct actions are taken when warning limits have been reached within solution analysis (tank additions, drops, refills) * Investigation of any failures, false failures and non-compliances * Review of certificates for externally carried out testing * Review of certificates for laboratory and production consumables * Ensuring efficient stock control is always maintained * Review of current and creating of new work instructions/technique sheets/forms, standard operating procedures and any other required documents * Management of new qualification processes and support of the required testing * Supporting Special Process Engineer in any additional testing requirements following customer enquiries * Day to day use of electronic titration systems, artificial corrosion test chambers and other laboratory devices/equipment * COSHH assessments * Ensuring the health and safety procedures are always followed * Supporting laboratory technician with hands on testing as required and holiday coverage * Supporting internal and external audits from laboratory perspective They offer: * Competitive salary negotiable depending on seniority * Generous annual leave entitlement. * Competitive benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers. * Purpose built sites with free parking. * Discounted gym membership. * Excellent career development opportunities available. * Cycle to work scheme
