Laboratory Technician

Smart4 Sciences; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4 Sciences is recruiting a Laboratory Technician to join their Materials & Testing team in the United Kingdom. This role supports critical product testing for aerospace and advanced materials, delivering high-quality data to support customer qualifications, product development, and issue resolution.

You will operate machining equipment, fabricate composite panels, and perform destructive testing to international and customer standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machining equipment.
• Background in composite panel fabrication or mechanical testing (Instron, Zwick, MTS).
• Understanding of composite materials and associated technologies.
• Experience using LIMS systems (e.g. LabWare).
• Previous experience within an industrial or technology-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a strong safety culture across all laboratory activities
• Carry out composite and adhesive panel fabrication, machining, and destructive mechanical testing
• Perform testing in line with international and customer-specific standards
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of all laboratory work and project documentation
• Support multiple projects to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of results
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the laboratory environment

Skills

Machining equipment

Composite fabrication

Mechanical testing

LIMS systems

Tools

Instron

Zwick

MTS

LabWare

Job description

We are working with a leading global advanced materials organisation to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join their Materials & Testing team during an exciting period of growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a specialist laboratory environment supporting critical product testing for aerospace and advanced materials applications. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality test data to support customer qualifications, product development, and problem resolution activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a strong safety culture across all laboratory activities
• Carry out composite and adhesive panel fabrication, machining, and destructive mechanical testing
• Perform testing in line with international and customer-specific standards
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of all laboratory work and project documentation
• Support multiple projects to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of results
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the laboratory environment

Requirements

• Experience operating machining equipment
• Background in composite panel fabrication or mechanical testing (e.g. Instron, Zwick, MTS)
• Understanding of composite materials and associated technologies
• Experience using LIMS systems (e.g. LabWare)
• Previous experience within an industrial or technology-based environment

What’s on Offer

• Remuneration commensurate with skills and experience
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Access to a global learning platform and language courses
• Enhanced parental leave options
• Wellbeing support including physical and mental health resources
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and innovative environment

Additional Information

• Shift-based role (two/three-shift pattern, Monday to Friday) with occasional overtime
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK due to the sensitive nature of the work