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Properly dispose of all laboratory waste.\nParticipate in ensuring good management of laboratory equipment and storage spaces for chemicals and raw materials. Comply with housekeeping rules.\nProvide analytical service and knowledge to internal and external customers based upon the chemists’ current level of expertise.\nOccasionally visit customers when required to assist the Commercial team ( approx. 2 times per year).\nEnsure that all equipment and machines in your area of control are managed with regards to safety, maintenance, calibration, and availability.\nPerform project work in cooperation with a variety of internal and external contacts.\nRequirements\nWhat Are We Looking For:\nMinimum BSc in Chemistry\nGood knowledge of wet chemistry and all aspects of Laboratory health & safety\nPrevious laboratory experience (1-3 years) and working knowledge of GLP and COSHH\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications\nSoft skills:\nSafety conscious, safety is at the core of our company values\nEffective communication skills\nAnalytical problem solver\nCustomer and results driven\nBenefits\nWhat’s in it For You?\nHands-on training and development from experienced chemists\nExposure to customer-facing technical activities\nOpportunity to work in a global industry-leading R&D organisation\nCollaborative and supportive laboratory environment\nOn-the-job learning and development, and classroom and online training programs through our global, web-based learning platform, Quaker Houghton University\nAttractive Wellbeing, Mental Health, Women Inclusion & D&I programs\nWho are we?\nWe are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.\nOur values:\nLive Safe\nAct with integrity\nExceed Customer Expectations\nDrive Results\nEmbrace Diversity\nDo Great Things Together\nOur core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. 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