Laboratory Technician

Hero Recruitment Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero Recruitment Group seeks a highly hands-on R&D Chemistry Laboratory Technician to support a specialist materials and drug R&D laboratory in Galway, Ireland. You will work with a senior Materials Scientist/Formulation Chemist to establish and maintain daily lab operations and practical R&D activities.

The role suits someone with chemistry/related degree and hands-on experience with lab equipment, keen on accuracy, safety and documentation, and who can operate autonomously as the lab develops.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience in chemistry/related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organised approach to work.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Proactive attitude to help establish and develop a new R&D lab.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishment and setup of an R&D chemistry laboratory.
• Prepare and organise equipment, materials, chemicals and consumables.
• Support day-to-day laboratory experiments and R&D activities.
• Prepare solutions, formulations and material samples as required.
• Operate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate lab records and equipment logs.
• Support operation of equipment including Zetasizer and rotary evaporator.
• Stock control and inventory management; ensure high standards of lab cleanliness.

Skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Organisation

Independent worker

Education

Chemistry/Pharmaceutical/Materials Science background

Higher Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Zetasizer

Rotary evaporator

Job description

We are seeking a highly hands-on and organised R&D Chemistry Laboratory Technician to support a specialist materials and drug R&D laboratory.

The successful candidate will work alongside a senior Materials Scientist / Formulation Chemist and will play an important role in establishing, maintaining and supporting the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.

This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory technician who enjoys practical R&D work, is comfortable working independently and has experience with chemistry laboratory equipment and experimental procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the establishment and set-up of an R&D chemistry laboratory.
• Prepare and organise laboratory equipment, materials, chemicals and consumables.
• Support day-to-day laboratory experiments and R&D activities.
• Prepare solutions, formulations and material samples according to experimental requirements.
• Operate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, experimental documentation and equipment logs.
• Support the operation of equipment including Zetasizer and rotary evaporator.
• Maintain laboratory stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory management.
• Ensure laboratory areas and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
• Follow appropriate laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling requirements.
• Support scientists with experimental preparation, sample processing and data collection.
• Assist with general laboratory troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Work closely with the Materials Scientist/Formulation Chemist to support R&D activities.

Ideal Background

• Degree/Higher Diploma or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous hands-on experience working within a chemistry, formulation, pharmaceutical, materials or R&D laboratory.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Experience with a Zetasizer and/or rotary evaporator would be advantageous.
• Strong practical laboratory skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of laboratory tasks.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety and chemical handling.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to help establish and develop a new R&D laboratory environment.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on laboratory technician rather than a purely administrative or QC-focused profile.

You should enjoy practical experimental work, be confident around laboratory equipment and be comfortable taking responsibility for keeping an R&D laboratory organised, operational and well maintained.