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SalaryOur QA team are expanding, and we are looking for an additional member to join us on a temporary basis as a Lab Technician.
Our Lab Technicians assist with the development and testing of composite subsea insulation, passive fire protection materials and buoyancy products by carrying out laboratory studies
Main responsibilities include:
- Following precise instructions in the preparation of a range of test samples
- Setting up all appropriate equipment for testing
- Efficiently reporting on results from the studies
- Maintaining tools and equipment, including cleaning and safe storage
- Maintaining high levels of housekeeping; taking pride in your working areas
- Working in line with requirements of quality, health and safety, and environmental management systems
Ideal applicants will be:
- From a scientific background with experience of working in a laboratory team
- Confident in reading and understanding test methods and test plans
- Capable of working to consistently high standards of accuracy
- Unphased when working under pressure to strict deadlines
- Enthusiastic self-starters with strong organisational skills
- Clear communicators who can work well as part of a team and without constant supervision
Appropriate in-house training will be provided in the use of specific equipment; knowledge of materials science and testing of fire protection or insulation will be an advantage but is not essential.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary of up to £26,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Up to 6% pension contributions (matched)
- Life insurance 4x annual salary
- Access to well-being programmes
- Access to lifestyle benefits website
- Cycle to work scheme
This is a full time, temporary position, expected to last 12 months and working 37.5 hours per week; 08:00-16:45 Monday-Thursday and 08:00-12:30 on Fridays.
