Lab Technician / Tester - Physics Focus

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mid-level Lab Technician/Test for a client in Greater London. This lab-based role focuses on physics testing, requiring a relevant degree and experience in a similar environment. The candidate will develop test worksheets, support senior staff, and conduct detailed analysis, contributing to career development and potential advancement.

Benefits

Excellent career path with structured training

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in a physics-focused lab environment.
• Relevant degree or equivalent in a suitable subject area.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Developing test worksheets for efficient lab testing.
• Supporting senior lab staff with complex testing.
• Accurately reporting test results data.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Quality Focus

Education

Degree in Physics, Maths, Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client, as part of their ongoing expansion within this department, is looking for a Mid-level Lab Technician / Tester. The role will be lab based and will involve performing physics focused lab testing and providing relevant analysis.

Core duties of the role will include:

1. Developing test worksheets to ensure efficient testing on both routine and specialist test areas
2. Supporting more senior Lab Staff in complex or large-scale testing requirements
3. Accurately reporting test results data on the systems
4. Communicating with internal project managers throughout the process - assisting in providing test reports and relevant analysis
5. Ensuring quality standards, health and safety, etc

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following background:

1. Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area: physics, maths, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, etc
2. Ideally 1-2+ years of experience in a similar physics-focused lab environment, preferably with some experience in a commercial lab as well as academic
3. Strong analytical skills, a quality focus, and an eye for detail
4. Ability to learn the nuances of their testing operation quickly

This company offers an excellent career path with structured training and development. The ideal candidate will be looking to develop both their commercial and lab-based skillsets, with opportunities to move into more senior lab roles or into project management.

Send your CV in the first instance for a confidential chat about the role.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Due to the volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.