Lab Technician

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Position overview: This Role supports Customer Quality, Quality & Engineering Groups, Manufacturing Operations in the investigation of Customer complaints, Production issues, Customer product testing and customer qualification of new manufacturing plants and new materials.

The role also involves assisting Group Coatings with qualification of New materials which includes current projects and the implementation of long term projects for CTS and Customer qualifications.

include: Testing new products from customers for compatibility with our packaging to enable shelf-life determination Investigative analysis and reporting of consumer complaints Failure analysis and reporting Evaluation of new materials for coating of cans and ends Analysis and reporting to support development projects within the sector Maintenance of a safe working environment within the laboratory and to comply with the safety guidelines set out Development of test methods for specific tests Supporting global engineering group projects / trials What are we looking for? Degree in Chemical Sciences or a closely related scientific discipline Theoretical and practical experience gained through degree Any experience with laboratory analytical equipment such as ICP-OES, IC & IC Titration, EIS, FT-IR and SEM/EDX Fluent in English Desirable: Exposure to electrochemical analysis techniques Some relevant industry experience If you have a disability and/or long-term health condition that impacts your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. Please email jobs.emea@ball.com with your access request, and somebody will respond to you within 3 business days. Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference. Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems. Job Grade: Global Grade 8