Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Cypartners; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean-tech company in London is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to support R&D activities in removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. The ideal candidate has lab experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a relevant degree. This is a full-time or part-time role offering competitive salary and excellent benefits, including employee share options and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Employee Share Options

30 days holiday

£500 personal development grant

Unlimited mental health support

Equal parental leave

Qualifications

• Prior working experience in a chemistry laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with maintaining and troubleshooting lab equipment.
• Good understanding of lab safety practices and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemistry laboratory tests on prepared samples.
• Support scientists with planning and executing research experiments.
• Calibrate and maintain key equipment and manage inventory.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative approach

Hands-on mindset

Education

HND/HNC or BSc/BEng in a relevant discipline

Tools

pH meters

CO₂ sensors

Chromatography units

Job description

Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Location: London-based (Predominantly lab based with some hybrid working available)

Full-time or Part-time & Permanent

£38,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to help shape the future of climate technology?

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a ChemistryLaboratory Technicianto join a cutting-edge clean-tech company as it scales its ground-breaking direct air carbon capture (DAC) technology. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on lab experience who thrives in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments.

About the Opportunity

You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-focused team working on one of the most urgent challenges of our time: removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. As a Chemistry Lab Technician, you’ll support core R&D and operations activities – from running tests and calibrating instruments to helping maintain lab standards and stock levels. It’s a great time to join, as the company transitions from early R&D to global scale-up.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct chemistry laboratory tests on prepared samples using established SOPs
• Support scientists with planning and executing research experiments
• Ensure experiments are monitored and documented accurately
• Calibrate and maintain key equipment - pH meters, CO₂ sensors, chromatography units
• Help manage lab consumables and maintain inventory records
• Share responsibility for ordering lab supplies and equipment upkeep
• Contribute to health & safety, COSHH compliance, and overall lab housekeeping

What We’re Looking For

• HND/HNC or BSc/BEng degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
• Prior working experience in a chemistrylaboratory environment
• Familiarity with maintaining and troubleshooting lab equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a logical, hands-on mindset
• A collaborative approach – able to work well with scientists, engineers, and managers
• Comfortable adapting to evolving priorities in a start-up environment
• A good understanding of lab safety practices and risk assessments

Why Join?

• Employee Share Options – take ownership in the mission
• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Office closure over Christmas
• £500 personal development grant annually
• Unlimited mental health support
• Equal parental leave – 3 months
• Monthly rewilding donation on your behalf

Apply now to join a pioneering team developing the tools we need to fight climate change – one molecule of CO₂ at a time.

Please apply to this advert or contact Neil Walton at CY Partners for more information.