R&D Chemistry Lab Technician — Hands-On Lab Setup

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

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.