Senior Lab Technician – Materials Testing (Hybrid)

TWI; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering materials organization in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician. This role involves collaborating with engineers for bespoke materials testing under challenging conditions, ensuring quality results through hands-on problem solving. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and experience in machinery assembly. Offering a competitive salary and various benefits, this role is perfect for detail-oriented professionals passionate about engineering and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Share-in-success bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme

Private health and dental cover

Onsite gym

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Hands-on problem solver with a passion for precision.
• Experience in collaborative work environments.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers for bespoke materials testing.
• Work under various pressures to simulate real-world conditions.
• Assemble machinery and solve practical problems for high-quality results.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Machinery assembly

Problem solving

Gas chromatography

Data logging and analysis using Excel

Pressure testing

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

Instrumentation and materials testing machines

Job description

A leading engineering materials organization in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician. This role involves collaborating with engineers for bespoke materials testing under challenging conditions, ensuring quality results through hands-on problem solving. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and experience in machinery assembly. Offering a competitive salary and various benefits, this role is perfect for detail-oriented professionals passionate about engineering and sustainability.