Lab Technician

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing lab specialists firm in the UK is seeking lab specialists to assist in rocket propulsion processes. The role involves R&D activities, testing, and compliance, allowing significant contributions to take place onsite. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of lab experience, relevant technical qualifications, and familiarity with safety protocols. Attractive salary and growth opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Equity options

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a chemical or polymer lab environment.
• Familiarity with key compliance and safety protocols.
• Experience with characterisation instruments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in taking chemical processes to industrial production.
• Support R&D activities with scientists and engineers.
• Conduct synthesisation and analytical testing while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Experience in chemical or polymer lab

Compliance with OSHA/SDS/PPE protocols

Use of characterisation instruments

Education

Technical qualification in chemistry or materials science

Job description

33k-55k : depending on experience

Norfolk : commutable from Norwich

This is a rare opportunity for lab specialists to join a growing team at the forefront rocket propulsion in the UK. A start-up now 50 strong with significant investment, you’ll have the chance to assist in taking chemical processes from the lab, through to industrial production.

With your work feeding directly into the design and manufacture of rocket motors and related systems, this role will give you the unique chance to see your contributions come to life onsite. You will support research and development activities, working closely with scientists and engineers to prepare, characterise and test applications. Your key responsibilities will involve synthesisation, analytical testing and documentation, as well as following key compliance and safety protocols.

As the company continues to expand, you’ll have the chance to grow with it, and in-return, you’ll receive an incredibly competitive salary package, pension, healthcare and equity options.

What are we looking for?

• 2 / 3 years minimum experience within a chemical or polymer lab environment (academic or industrial) and used to following key protocols (OSHA,SDS,PPE)
• Any technical qualification in chemistry, science or materials science would be preferred.
• Any experience with characterisation instruments ( GPC / FTIR) and previous working to GMP / ISO regulations would be nice to have.