Lab Technician

jark; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in Worcester is seeking a Lab Technician on a Temp to Perm basis to support production, testing, and characterization of metallic alloys. The role includes operating specialized equipment, preparing reports, and requires a qualification in materials science or metallurgy, along with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Knowledge of alloy heat treatment and different alloy systems.
• Experience with microscopy, cutting, polishing, and etching.

Responsibilities

• Operating sample preparation and characterization equipment.
• Creating reports on metallurgical investigations.
• Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT Skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualification in materials science or metallurgy

Tools

Microstructural sample preparation equipment

Chemical analysis equipment

Particle size analysis techniques

Job description

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My client based in Worcester (WR4) is looking to recruit a Lab Technician on a Temp to Perm basis.

You role will be to support the Production, Testing and characterization of metallic alloys, responsible for preparing alloys using in-house metallurgic equipment. As well as operating equipment, you will be asked to create reports on the findings.

The main functions of the role include

- Operating microstructural sample preparation and characterization equipment along chemical analysis and particle size measurements
- Maintain and calibrate sample preparation and characterization equipment
- Communicate with engineers to understand their needs
- Report writing on metallurgical investigations

As a suitable candidate you will offer the following

- Strong attention to detail
- excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills especially MS Office
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ideally qualified in materials science, preferable metallurgy
- previous experience in a similar role
- experience with sample preparation including cutting, polishing, etching, microscopy
- experience of examining metallurgical samples including image analysis
- experience of particle size analysis techniques and chemical analysis techniques
- knowledge of different alloy systems including nickel super alloys, titanium and aluminum
- knowledge of alloy heat treatment
- knowledge of mechanical testing, creep, tension, hardness, toughness, etc.,

This role is 37.5 hours per week with a degree of flexibility for the working hours and the salary on offer is up to £30,000

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom