Laboratory Technician – Gas Phase Reaction Kinetics Project

Barton Blakeley Technologies; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a gas phase reaction kinetics project. This role involves hands-on experimental work, coding, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and experience in chemistry and electronics. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a dynamic research environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities to learn new technical skills

Competitive salary and good benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python for hardware interfacing and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and maintaining experimental setups.
• Support data collection and basic analysis including coding custom scripts.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving

Electronics

Chemistry

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

LabVIEW

Job description

Laboratory Technician – Gas Phase Reaction Kinetics Project

Laboratory Technician – Gas Phase Reaction Kinetics Project

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Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Gas Phase Reaction Kinetics Project

Job Type: Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £35,000 to £55,000 depending on experience.

About Us:

Barton Blakeley is a company based at Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, UK commercialising a World first carbon conversion technology that permanently converts carbon dioxide into useful and profitable nanomaterials, technical ceramics and glass.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team and are looking for candidates that will fit into the team and get up and running fast. This is a great opportunity for growth and development in this exciting newly commercialised technology

Role Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team for a research project investigating the kinetics of gas phase reactions. This is a highly interdisciplinary role combining experimental chemistry, coding, hands-on laboratory equipment design , build and testing, and a good deal of creative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

•Assist in designing, assembling, and maintaining experimental setups for gas phase reaction studies.

•Carrying out testing

•Work with gas lines, fittings, valves, and tubing, modifying and troubleshooting fluid handling systems.

•Perform soldering and basic electronics assembly for custom sensors and data acquisition setups.

•Program and maintain control systems.

•Support data collection and basic analysis, including coding custom scripts in Python.

•Maintain and operate gas chromatographs.

•Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop scalable and sustainable processes.

•Ensure accurate documentation of experimental procedures, setup configurations, and maintenance logs.

•Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to iterate on experimental designs and resolve technical issues.

Required Experience:

•Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in chemistry, chemical engineering, electronics, physics, or a related field.

•Proficiency in Python programming, especially for hardware interfacing and data acquisition.

•Experience working with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontrollers, or related control devices.

•Familiarity with LabVIEW for instrument control and automation.

•Experience working with mechanical systems: pipes, valves, pressure fittings, etc.

•Practical soldering skills and a solid foundation in basic electronics.

•Good problem-solving skills and a "tinkerer" mindset.

Preferred Experience:

•Operating or maintaining gas chromatographs.

•Some familiarity with physical chemistry principles and wet chemistry laboratories.

•Commercial experience is a bonus.

What We Offer:

•A dynamic and collaborative research environment developing a Word first technology.

•Opportunities to learn new technical skills and contribute meaningfully to cutting-edge research.

•A competitive salary, commensurate with experience and good benefits.

•Flexible work arrangements depending on project phase and individual needs.

Interested candidates are encouraged to forward their resume along with a detailed cover letter highlighting their relevant experience to [e-mail].

Note: Barton Blakely Technologies Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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