Quantum Lab Technician

Aquark Technologies Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology start-up in the UK is looking for an entry-level candidate to take on a varied role in supporting production and research related to Quantum technologies. Responsibilities include supporting small batch production, developing internal processes, and writing documentation. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in physics or engineering, and have experience in laboratory work and coding (ideally Python). The position offers a milestone bonus scheme, generous leave, and flexible hours.

Benefits

Companywide milestone bonus scheme

26 days annual leave + full salary-based pension contribution

Flexible core hours

Regular team outings and training

Half-day knowledge-building every 2 weeks

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with at least 2.2 in physics or engineering.
• Keen and experienced with laboratory experimental work.
• Fast learner and self-motivated.
• Experience in coding for control and data analysis, preferably in Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tidy and organized work habits.
• Comfortable working on small components.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support small batch production of products.
• Support research and development in Quantum technologies.
• Source components and build supplier relationships.
• Maintain a tidy and safe workspace.
• Write documentation for production and training.
• Promote the company through industrial and academic meetings.
• Assist in writing journal articles and white papers.
• Develop internal production processes.
• Design and build optical, electronics, and vacuum systems.
• Write code for automation and analysis.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of products and subsystems.

Skills

Laboratory experimental work

Coding for control and data analysis (ideally Python)

Excellent written skills

Excellent verbal skills

Team player

Education

Undergrad degree in physics or engineering

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting and varied entry-level role, giving you the opportunity to work hands-on across a breadth of different verticals (optics, electronics, vacuum), our products and help to create an optimised lab environment to turbo-charge our capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Support small batch production Aquark products
• Support Research and development into Quantum technologies
• Source components and build supplier relationships
• Help maintain a tidy and safe work place
• Write documentation for production and training
• Promote Aquark through industrial and academic meetings
• Support writing of journal articles and white papers
• Develop internal production processes
• Help design and build optical, electronics and vacuum systems
• Write code for automation and analysis
• Test and evaluation of products and subsystems

What We Are Looking For

• Undergrad degree in physics or engineering (2.2 and above)
• Keen and experienced with laboratory experimental work
• Fast learner and self motivated/pro-active
• Experience in coding for control and data analysis (ideally Python)
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Tidy and organised
• Comfortable with working on small components
• Team player

What We Offer

💰 Companywide milestone bonus scheme

🌴 26 days annual leave + full salary-based pension contribution

🕑 Flexible core hours

🤝 Regular team outings, training & knowledge-sharing sessions

📚 Half-day knowledge-building every 2 week

About Us

At Aquark Technologies, we’re shaping the future of quantum sensing and cold atom technology. Spun out from the University of Southampton, we’re developing the world’s most portable, high-performance cold atom traps, enabling next-generation sensors for navigation, security, and metrology.

Following a major research contract win, we’re expanding our team. This is your chance to join a fast-moving start-up, work on cutting-edge science, and make a real impact.