Laboratory Technician (Manufacturing)

EVera Recruitment Ltd; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EVera Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Laboratory Technician (Manufacturing) to support lithium-sulfur battery material development in a fast-paced lab. You will perform experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with engineering to meet milestones.

You will design procedures, manufacture electrode slurries, operate equipment, and present results while maintaining SOPs and safe lab practices to enable scalable production.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in a scientific laboratory setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop a broad range of technical skills.
• Familiarity with coating manufacture, mixing, and formulation design (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the advancement of lithium-sulfur battery materials.
• Design and execute experimental procedures and routine testing.
• Manufacture and characterise electrode slurries and coatings.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and scale-up equipment.
• Present experimental results to management and project teams.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and ensure safe lab practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Coating manufacture

Mixing

Formulation design (desirable)

Job description

A dynamic opportunity for a Laboratory Technician (Manufacturing) to contribute to the development of advanced battery materials in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The role involves hands-on experimental work, data analysis, and close collaboration with engineering teams to support project milestones and technical goals.

The Laboratory Technician (Manufacturing) will:

• Develop and support the advancement of lithium-sulfur battery materials.
• Design and execute experimental procedures and routine testing.
• Manufacture and characterise electrode slurries and coatings.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and scale-up equipment.
• Present experimental results to management and project teams.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and ensure safe lab practices.

The Laboratory Technician (Manufacturing) will have:

• Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in a scientific laboratory setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Eagerness to learn and develop a broad range of technical skills.
• Familiarity with coating manufacture, mixing, and formulation design (desirable).

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a pioneering team developing next-generation energy storage solutions. If you're passionate about lab work and want to contribute to cutting-edge battery innovation, this role offers both challenge and growth.