Test Technician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking a detail-oriented Testing Lab Technician in Leeds for a 12-month fixed-term contract on-site in a regulated MedTech environment.

You will support day-to-day lab operations, maintain equipment, calibrate systems, and perform mechanical, materials and kinematics testing with accurate documentation and adherence to procedures and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or engineering testing environment.
• Practical experience with mechanical/materials testing.
• Understanding of calibration, maintenance and servicing of lab equipment.
• Ability to prepare test specimens and configure test setups per protocols.
• Familiarity with statistical data analysis in testing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, plan PMs and calibration needs.
• Coordinate with service providers and maintain calibration records and lab documentation.
• Support laboratory compliance with EHS policies and industry standards; assist audits and records retention.
• Prepare test specimens, set up experiments and perform mechanical, materials and kinematics tests per validated methods.
• Analyse data and documentation; ensure traceability and accuracy of testing records.

Skills

Lab experience

Mechanical testing

Materials testing

Calibration basics

Documentation

EHS compliance

Regulated industry

Communication

Tools

Instron

MTS

Vivo

Simsol

Job description

Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)

Working Arrangement: On-site, laboratory-based

Industry: Medical Technology

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Testing Lab Technician to join an established medical technology testing laboratory in Leeds on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role will support day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring equipment is maintained, calibrated and compliant, while assisting with a range of mechanical, materials and kinematics testing activities.

You will work within a technical laboratory environment, preparing test specimens, setting up and conducting experiments, analysing results and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with approved procedures, work instructions and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on laboratory or engineering testing experience who is looking to develop their expertise within a regulated MedTech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations, Calibration & Maintenance

• Coordinate laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance activities, including planning and scheduling preventative maintenance (PMs) and calibration requirements.
• Liaise with internal systems and external service providers to coordinate equipment servicing and maintenance activities.
• Maintain calibration documentation, equipment records and associated laboratory documentation.
• Coordinate external contractors regarding repairs and services covered by existing maintenance agreements.
• Manage the ordering and availability of laboratory consumables, reagents and detergents.

Laboratory Compliance, Health & Safety

• Maintain laboratory compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures and requirements.
• Support environmental compliance, permits, approved work processes, sustainability initiatives and relevant training activities.
• Assist with audit preparation and support, including document archiving and records retention.
• Maintain accurate daily records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs and other laboratory work in accordance with approved procedures.

Testing & Technical Activities

• Support routine activities associated with laboratory testing operations.
• Prepare test specimens, configure test setups and perform laboratory experiments in accordance with established protocols, work instructions, validated test methods and relevant industry standards.
• Perform a range of mechanical, kinematics and materials testing activities, including:
• Fatigue and endurance testing
• Static and dynamic testing
• Tensile testing
• Corrosion testing
• Material characterisation
• Wear testing
• Impaction testing
• Support equipment verification, qualification and test method verification activities.
• Work with testing equipment and platforms such as Instron, MTS, Vivo and Simsol.

Data Analysis & Documentation

• Analyse laboratory testing data using appropriate statistical analysis techniques.
• Accurately document test procedures, experimental activities and results.
• Maintain laboratory records and testing documentation in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.
• Ensure testing data and documentation are complete, accurate and traceable.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working within a laboratory, engineering testing or technical environment.
• Practical experience supporting mechanical, materials or product testing activities.
• Understanding of laboratory equipment calibration, preventative maintenance and equipment servicing.
• Experience preparing test specimens, configuring test setups and conducting experiments against established protocols or work instructions.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing methods such as fatigue, endurance, tensile, static/dynamic or load-to-failure testing.
• Ability to accurately record, analyse and document technical data and test results.Good understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements and controlled working procedures.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate equipment maintenance, consumables and laboratory activities.
• Confident communication skills when working with internal stakeholders, technical teams and external contractors.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to laboratory documentation and record keeping.
• Experience within the medical device, MedTech, pharmaceutical or other regulated industry.
• Familiarity with Instron, MTS, Vivo or Simsol testing systems.
• Exposure to equipment qualification, verification and test method validation.
• Experience supporting laboratory audits, EHS compliance and document control.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and validated testing methods.
• Experience with statistical analysis of mechanical or materials testing data.

About the Business

Our client is a global medical technology organisation focused on developing and delivering innovative healthcare solutions. Its work spans a broad range of medical device technologies, with a strong emphasis on product quality, engineering excellence, patient outcomes and continuous improvement.

The Leeds site provides an important technical and testing capability, supporting laboratory-based assessment and evaluation of medical technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth running of the testing laboratory, helping ensure equipment, processes and test results meet the required technical, quality and compliance standards.

• Working Arrangement: On-site, laboratory-based
• Start Date: As soon as possible