Lab Technician

Eleven; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleven in Cambridge is seeking a Lab Technician to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This hands-on role focuses on chemistry and formulation work, supporting scientists and engineers in developing novel materials.

You will operate and maintain lab equipment, prepare formulations, ensure safety, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant wet-lab experience in chemistry or formulation.
• Background in formulation science or materials preparation.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Experience with pilot-plant or production equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day lab operations with chemicals and materials.
• Operate and maintain laboratory/production equipment.
• Prepare, modify and optimise formulations and materials, handle raw materials, follow experimental procedures, and support process improvements.
• Maintain good laboratory practices.
• Support safety, quality and general lab operations.

Skills

Laboratory work

Formulation development

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Science degree

Tools

Lab equipment

Pilot-plant equipment

Job description

Lab Technician

6-Month Fixed Term Contract | Cambridge

We are recruiting for a Lab Technician to join an innovative clean technology company in the energy sector. This is a hands‑on laboratory role suited to someone with a chemistry and formulation background, working alongside scientists and engineers on the preparation and development of novel materials.

The Role:

• Working with chemicals and materials, whilst supporting the day-to-day running of their laboratories
• Operate and maintain laboratory / production equipment
• Prepare, modify and optimise formulations and materials e.g. handling raw materials, following experimental procedures, evaluating results and supporting process improvements
• Maintaining good laboratory practices
• Help with safety, quality and general lab operations

About You:

• A scientific degree/certification or experience involving significant practical work in a chemical wet-lab environment.
• Background in formulation science, formulation development, materials preparation or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness and a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Experience with pilot-plant or production equipment would be advantageous.

Lab Technician Cambridge, East Anglia, UK