Materials and Laboratory Technician

Akkodis; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis International Ltd in Stevenage is seeking a Materials and Process Laboratory Technician on a long-term contract to support daily laboratory operations and testing.

The role involves calibrating equipment, maintaining lab safety, documenting procedures, analyzing data, and producing concise technical reports. Experience in aerospace/defence is advantageous, with familiarity with DEF STANs and quality management valued. Proficiency with Excel and MATLAB is expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience managing daily operations including sample testing, logging, preparation and disposal.
• Experience in calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Familiarity with a certified quality management environment and DEF STANs is advantageous.
• Ability to assess materials and components to international standards and to document test procedures clearly.
• Proficiency with Excel and MATLAB for data analysis and reporting.
• Commitment to lab safety, PPE, SDS handling and accurate data recording.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, including sample testing, logging, preparation and disposal.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot routine lab equipment and maintain calibration records.
• Support selection, procurement and manufacture activities for engineering parts or components.
• Document test procedures, analyze raw data, and write concise technical reports.
• Work within a certified quality management framework and ensure strict safety protocols.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Documentation

Procurement support

SDS management

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Job description

MATERIALS AND PROCESS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN required for long term contract assignment in Stevenage.

Skillset/experience required:

• Practical Laboratory experience - hands on experience managing daily laboratory operations, including sample testing, logging, preparation and disposal
• Experience in the Aerospace or Defence Industry advantageous but not strictly required.
• Assessment of materials and components to established international standards including DEF STANs
• Experience performing routine calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance on lab equipment
• Experience supporting the selection, procurement and manufacture of engineering parts or components
• Familiarity working within a certified quality management team
• Proficiency in lab and data analytical software (Microsoft Excel, Matlab etc)
• Strict adherence to lab safety protocols including proper handling of hazardous chemicals, SDS management and wearing of appropriate PPE.
• Ability to accurately document test procedures, analyse raw data and write clear concise technical reports.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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