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Lab Assistant

Apply Now Submit a Referral Job ID REF13375W Date posted 04/24/2024 Address Faraday Road, Swindon, England Job Type Full-time

Magnaflux, a division of Illinois Tool Works (Fortune 250), is a leading worldwide supplier of magnetic particle, dye penetrant inspection equipment and associated chemical products used for applications within the Aerospace, Automotive, Oil & Gas and Energy markets.

With over 85 years in the industry Magnaflux has a strong foundation to build your future career. 

Due to an internal promotion we are delighted to be going to market to hire a Lab Assistant to work alongside our production team and be part of our quality department based at our Swindon, UK, location.


  • Completing QC testing of Finished Products and Raw Materials
  • Conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments
  • Recording and analysing data
  • Collecting, preparing and/or testing samples
  • Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning and testing of the equipment
  • Creation of certificates of analysis
  • Carrying out risk assessments
  • Maintaining stock and resources
  • Carrying out inspection audits of the manufacturing system
  • Adhering to company H & S policies
  • Following standard operating procedures

Qualifications:

  • Previous laboratory experience in a Quality function.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in a QC laboratory environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence relating to a Quality department role.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Use of FT-IR, IC, Particle Size Analysis,
  • Previous experience of ISO guidelines.
  • Be self-motivated.
  • Ability to work autonomously and part of a team. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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