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 RoleWe 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* Operate, ..... full job details .....