Laboratory Technician

NRL; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Location: Sunderland

Type: Permanent

NRL are keen to speak with Laboratory Technicians with experience within Chemical Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering to join our client's team on a permanent basis located in Sunderland.

Main Objectives:

The role of the Laboratory Technician is to be responsible for ensuring the high performance, quality, and safety of the battery cells and modules produced onsite. This role combines electrochemical testing, materials science, and manufacturing process control. The Laboratory Technician supports the development, testing, and quality assurance processes to produce batteries that meet the rigorous standards required for electric vehicle applications. Additionally, the Laboratory Technician will work closely with engineers, manufacturing, quality assurance, and R&D teams to optimise battery performance and efficiency.

Outline and Responsibilities:

1. Perform routine testing on lithium-ion battery cells to evaluate key performance indicators, such as energy density, capacity, charge/discharge efficiency, cycle life, and internal resistance.
2. Conduct electrochemical analysis on battery components (e.g., anodes, cathodes, and electrolyte).
3. Perform aging and durability tests under controlled conditions (temperature, humidity, charge/discharge cycles) to predict long-term battery performance and assess degradation over time.
4. Raw material testing to verify the quality of materials used in the battery manufacturing process to ensure they meet specifications.
5. Collect and document test results using laboratory management software and/or spreadsheets to ensure traceability and compliance with industry standards and quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
6. Prepare and present test results to engineers, manufacturing, and management, providing detailed feedback on battery performance, materials behaviour, and test outcomes.
7. Adhere to safety standards to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
8. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment to prevent downtime and ensure it is functioning properly for ongoing testing.

Experience & Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree (preferred but not required) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
2. Previous experience in either a chemical or performance/validation laboratory.
3. Knowledge of Li-ion battery or Li-ion battery materials.
4. Experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
5. Experience with IATF16949, ISO 9001 & VDA preferred.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to travel within the UK & abroad with short notice (including extended periods overseas).
8. Full driving license.

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this position and are looking to join an organisation at the forefront of innovative technology, please apply.

Unfortunately, our client is unable to support with visa sponsorship for this position.