Laboratory Technician

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in applied science seeks a Laboratory Technician to provide essential expertise and support across innovative projects. This role involves conducting laboratory tests, ensuring safety protocols, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong hands-on laboratory skills and a capacity to manage various tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a laboratory or QA processes.
• Proactive and self-motivated with effective teamwork.
• Strong ability to perform hands-on laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing and evaluations for projects.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform safety training.
• Accurately record and report testing results.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Laboratory experience

Job description

Our Applied Science team is the hub of innovation for applied chemistry, consumer beverages, consumer health and liquid-based consumer product development.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide critical laboratory expertise and practical support across various innovative projects.

If you have hands-on laboratory experience and a passion for tackling diverse challenges, we encourage you to read the full job profile.

The role

At Cambridge Consultants, we handle multiple projects across a broad range of sectors every year, including:

• Industrial: Developing sensors, robotics, and logistics systems for manufacturing and retail clients
• Defence: Creating secure end-to-end systems for government clients, covering areas like sensing, communications, tracking, location, and data analysis
• Healthcare : Conducting medical device testing in compliance with ISO13485 standards
• Biotech: Preparing reagents, samples, and media using aseptic techniques, supporting the needs of various project stakeholders
• Consumer: Designing smart dispensing and connected sensor systems for personal care, food & beverage, and sports & fitness brands

Our work spans full product development from concept to manufacturing, as well as offering consulting services on technology, innovation, and R&D processes.

As a laboratory technician, your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks such as evaluating and testing systems and devices, conducting basic wet chemistry, maintaining laboratory equipment, and providing safety training.

Key responsibilities

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting various projects, with responsibilities that include:

• General laboratory housekeeping and maintenance
• Monitoring stock levels of general supplies
• Conducting daily and weekly equipment checks
• Performing verification testing and evaluating systems and devices under development
• Following standard operating procedures and adhering to health and safety regulations in each workspace
• Preparing stock solutions and work solutions as needed by project teams
• Accurately recording and reporting results to team members
• Advising engineers on laboratory safety practices and the proper use of laboratory equipment
• Participating in mechanical rig assembly and testing, as required

What you’ll need

To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills or experience:

• Proven experience working in a laboratory, test house, or within production QA processes
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong ability to perform hands-on laboratory procedures in a methodical, precise, and safe manner
• Flexible and organised, with the capacity to manage multiple projects involvement simultaneously (strong multitasking skills)
• Adaptable to changing project demands and requirements
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Competency with standard IT packages, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and communication skills, capable of delivering essential safety training to engineers and scientists, and providing guidance on laboratory equipment