Laboratory Technician

Promethean Particles; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Promethean Particles is seeking a laboratory technician to join its R&D team, where you will engage in innovative research and manufacturing of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). This role emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and the ability to handle laboratory tasks efficiently, contributing to a mission of environmental sustainability. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and practical lab experience, with specialized skill in various analysis techniques.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company matched pension

Flexible working hours

Formal and informal learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a dynamic laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with risk and COSHH assessments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the synthesis, processing, and analytical characterisation of MOFs.
• Conduct laboratory-scale experiments to inform R&D activities.
• Collaborate with chemists to ensure safe and effective lab operations.

Skills

Hands-on practical work

Analytical techniques

Communication

Quality assurance practices

Education

Degree in Chemistry or similar

Tools

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR)

Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)

Nitrogen adsorption analysis

Job description

Are you a Graduate at the start of your career and looking to apply your laboratory and characterising skills in a commercial setting, getting to see the real-world impact of your work?

Promethean Particles is a global pioneer in the development and scale manufacturing of high-specification advanced materials. Our mission is to help decarbonise the world by unleashing the potential of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

We are looking for a laboratory technician to join Promethean’s Research and Development (R&D) team, supporting our ground breaking work in the research, development and large-scale manufacture of MOFs.

Working collaboratively with Promethean’s R&D and manufacturing teams, you will play a core role in the safe and effective operation of our laboratory facility. You will work alongside with our synthetic and application chemists to support the synthesis, processing, and analytical characterisation of MOFs. You will design and undertake laboratory-scale experiments to support and inform R&D activities and provide laboratory support to our manufacturing team as we continue to transition MOF production to the multi-tonne scale.

You will be playing a central role in Promethean’s mission to unleash the power of MOFs. You will work with intent and urgency in this rapidly evolving area, prioritising needs above wants and appreciate the importance of effective teamwork and open communication when working in a small team.

Candidates should have:

• A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar laboratory-based subject, with industrial experience considered an advantage.
  
• Experience working in a dynamic laboratory environment, including hands-on practical work, with an awareness of quality assurance and quality control practices considered an advantage.
  
• Experience creating, revising, and following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory processes.
  
• Experience characterising samples through a range of analytical techniques, such as X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Nitrogen adsorption analysis.
  
• Experience liaising with equipment manufacturers to identify and solve instrument issues.
  
• A sound appreciation for the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) implications of working in a laboratory environment, including familiarity with risk and COSHH assessments.
  
• An ability to proactively prioritise work across multiple projects within tight timelines, managing stakeholder expectations where appropriate.
  
• An ability to effectively communicate results and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, through a variety of formats (written reports, presentations, etc.).
  
• A right to work in the UK without restriction, as this role does not come with visa sponsorship.
  

Benefits

Our evolving total compensation philosophy is designed around performance-based remuneration - competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards both individual and company performance, and comprehensive benefits that currently include:

• Private medical insurance (with vision and dental provisions)
  
• Company matched pension
  
• Company sick pay
  
• Flexible approach to working hours
  
• Promethean also provides both formal and informal learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.
  
• We offer the chance to work within a small yet growing agile company and directly and visibly contribute to its growth and success.
  
• A unique opportunity to help the planet and its people through the successful deployment of our pioneering technology.
  

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Promethean is committed to diversity in our workforce and providing equal opportunities for employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day, not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.

Our commitment

We do not use AI to review your application. We are a small business, and a member of our careers team reads every CV. We do not require a cover letter, and you don't need to apply to multiple jobs as we will consider your application against all our vacancies. We endeavour to reply to you within 5 working days.