Senior Lab Technician

Low Emissions Resources Global; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Low Emissions Resources Corp in Scotland on the St. Andrews University campus is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to support scientists, conduct analyses, operate and calibrate equipment, and help manage lab safety and inventory.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a chemistry lab, a Bachelor’s degree (honors preferred), and be able to travel between sites; the role may involve supervising staff as the team grows and ensuring compliance with certifications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a chemistry lab or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Local travel between sites; reliable transportation.
• Position may require respirator training.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proper laboratory safety techniques and good laboratory practices.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Maintain and calibrate Mass Spectrometer and Gas Spectrometer.
• Oversee lab housekeeping, inventory, and scheduling of equipment use.
• Support scientists in day-to-day lab operations and experiments.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Communication skills

Hazards knowledge

Equipment operation

Mass spectrometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Honours degree preferred

Tools

Mass Spectrometer

Gas Spectrometer

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Are you looking to join an exciting start-up organization that has developed a groundbreaking, patent-pending proprietary technology?

Low Emissions Resources Corp (LERC) technology uses ionically-conducting ceramic materials that creates clean, cost-effective synthesis and transformation of a variety of essential chemicals and compounds. Our energy-efficient Solid-Oxide Electrolyzer Cell System (SOEC) has many applications in making useful chemicals.

Our research labs are located on the St. Andrews University campus, which allows for robust collaboration with faculty, students and post-docs. We are looking to add a Senior LaboratoryTechnician to our growing research staff.

As the Senior Laboratory Technician you will assist laboratory scientists in day-to-day lab operations involving various elements. You will conduct analysis and experimental procedure as well as perform technical tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment. We will count on you to keep the lab in order, maintain certifications and calibrate equipment and you will play a lead role in the research, recommendation and ordering of lab equipment. You will oversee safety procedures in the lab and ensure compliance. As we grow, you will supervise lab staff.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a chemistry lab or the equivalent, including experience utilizing chemistry equipment.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required and a Bachelor’s with Honours would be ideal.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

Interact professionally with other employees, customersandsuppliers.

Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Position Purpose

The Senio rLaboratory technician assists engineers and materials scientists in day-to-day lab operations involving various elements. They perform routine technical tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment, as well as conducting analysis and experimental procedure. They are responsible for keeping the lab in order, maintaining certifications and calibrating equipment. Research, recommend and order lab equipment. May supervise lab staff. Oversee safety procedures in the lab.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Ability to demonstrate proper laboratory safety techniques and ensure that good laboratory practices are being followed.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of chemical and physical hazards and their control.
• Ability to operate computer using various software packages.
• Ability to safely operate scientific equipment instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of material science and chemistry.
• Ability to set up and calibrate a Mass Spectrometer (MAS) & Gas Spectrometer (GS)
• Manage maintenance and cleaning of all lab equipment
• Manage the schedule of use of the lab equipment
• Conduct and update inventory reports
• Primary/secondary diagnostic, troubleshooting, calibration/repair of scientific equipment.
• Maintain proper levels of lab supplies, including researching vendors and defining product/material specifications to be purchased.
• Must be very organized and able to prioritize and expedite based on needs.
• Ability to operate microscopes, ovens, extrusion equipment.

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in a chemistry lab or related experience.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Special Position Requirements

Local travel required between sites. Must have reliable transportation.

Position may use solvent chemistry and must be able to pass respirator training.

Preferences

Bachelor’s Degree with Honors preferred

Work Requirements

Must have the ability to legally work in the United Kingdom.

Environmentwill be hectic and will require constant clean up and maintenance

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)?