Laboratory Technician

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

Job summary

A leading start-up in chemical processes is seeking lab specialists to join their team in the UK. This role involves supporting research and development in rocket propulsion, with responsibilities in synthesization and analytical testing. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in a chemical lab, with knowledge of compliance protocols. The position offers a competitive salary package along with benefits and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Equity options

Qualifications

• 2/3 years minimum experience within a chemical or polymer lab environment.
• Familiarity with compliance and safety protocols.
• Experience with characterization instruments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support research and development activities in lab settings.
• Prepare, characterize, and test chemical applications.
• Follow compliance and safety protocols diligently.

Skills

Experience in chemical lab environments

Knowledge of compliance protocols (OSHA, SDS, PPE)

Experience with characterization instruments (GPC, FTIR)

Education

Technical qualification in chemistry or materials science

Job description

Overview

• 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