Laboratory Specialist

Location: North WalesWorking Pattern: Fully onsite, rotating early and late shiftsContract: 12 months, with potential for extensionRate: Up to £39.45 per hour via Umbrella (+ shift uplift of between 20% and 50%) About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Laboratory Specialist to join a major aerospace and advanced manufacturing organisation in North Wales. The role will focus on hands-on chemical analysis, laboratory testing and process control, supporting the manufacture and treatment of high-performance aerospace components. You will work closely with engineering, production and quality teams to ensure chemical processes and surface treatments remain within specification, while supporting product trials, non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement activity. This is a practical laboratory position suited to someone with a strong chemistry background who enjoys working in an industrial manufacturing environment rather than a purely academic or research setting. Key Responsibilities Conduct chemical analysis of surface treatment and rinse tanks, effluent, sealants, paints and hydraulic fluids Lead laboratory trials for new products and processes before their introduction into production Perform chemical analysis using techniques including Ion Chromatography (IC), ICP-OES, XRF, FTIR, manual and automated titration, surface tension, COD, surfactant analysis and cloth analysis Prepare and dilute samples accurately for analytical testing ..... full job details .....