Laboratory Technician

Imerys; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Lab Technician to join their dynamic team. In this permanent role, you'll engage in exciting research projects, providing essential technical support for new product development in the paints and coatings markets. Your days will be diverse as you conduct experiments, prepare samples, and analyze results, all while working under the guidance of experienced scientists. This role not only offers professional development opportunities but also a chance to contribute to innovative solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Flu and eye care vouchers

Discounts on external retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment, especially regarding Health and Safety.
• Basic understanding of chemistry/materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments within a framework agreed by a senior scientist.
• Support new product development and innovation, contributing ideas and products to the market.

Skills

Laboratory Experiments

Health and Safety

Basic Chemistry

Scientific Experimentation

Education

A level in Sciences

Equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geology

Job description

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

Role: Lab Technician – Permanent
Location: St Austell - Cornwall
Hours: 37.5h M-F
Starting Salary of £24,409

Are you a science enthusiast working in a Lab environment?
As a Lab Technician with Imerys, no two days are the same. You will work on research-based projects, providing technical support primarily for new product development and technical service in the paints and coatings markets.

Your responsibilities:

• Conducting laboratory experiments within a framework agreed by a senior scientist.
• Providing technical service support under the supervision of a senior technician or scientist.
• Supporting new product development and innovation, contributing ideas and products to the market.
• Preparing samples, conducting tests according to approved methods, analyzing and validating results, reviewing and repeating tests as necessary.

What’s in it for you?

• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Flu and eye care vouchers
• Discounts on external retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• An opportunity to work in a role where each day is different and varied

You will: Be offered professional development to understand the roles of minerals used in Paints and Coatings and possess the following skills:

• A level/ equivalent in sciences (chemistry, physics, maths, geology) or above.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, especially regarding Health and Safety.
• Basic understanding of chemistry/materials.
• Experience in scientific experimentation from college or similar settings.

We aim to make our application process accessible to all. If you require an alternative application method, please contact us at 01952 281924.