Laboratory Technician

Location: Cambridge CB4

Job Type: Temporary

Duration: 12 Months initially, likely permanent transfer for the right candidate

Hours: Mon- Fri 9.00am- 5.30pm

Salary: up to £30,000 DoE

Job Reference: 36187

Polytec are seeking a proactive and hands-on Laboratory Technician to join our Cambridge based client. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will provide essential laboratory expertise and practical support across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions from early-stage concepts through to manufacturing.

This role could suit someone in the early stages of their career looking to train and develop.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain laboratory facilities, ensuring a safe, organised and efficient working environment


• Perform routine laboratory housekeeping and equipment maintenance


• Conduct daily and weekly equipment inspections and checks


• Carry out verification testing and evaluation of systems and devices under development


• Prepare stock and working solutions to support project activities within wet laboratory environments


• Record, analyse and communicate test results accurately to project teams and stakeholders


• Follow standard operating procedures and comply with health and safety requirements at all times


• Support mechanical rig assembly and testing activities where required

• Ideally previous experience working within a laboratory, test house, manufacturing or quality assurance environment


• Practical laboratory skills with a methodical and safety-conscious approach


• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and project demands simultaneously


• A proactive and self-motivated attitude with strong problem-solving abilities


• The flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Confidence working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams


• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

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