Junior Lab Technician: Hands-on Synthesis & Analysis

Diffractive Labs; London; On-site; NOK 304,000 - 406,000; Full time

Job summary

Diffractive Labs in London is seeking a Junior Lab Technician to help run experiments and keep our materials synthesis and characterisation lab operating smoothly. This entry-level contract offers hands-on experience with research-grade instruments and close mentorship from experienced technicians.

You will collaborate with materials scientists and ML researchers to design experiments, record precise results, and support the lab's growth within a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (materials science, physics, chemistry or engineering).
• Practical exposure to lab environments through projects or placements.
• Rigorous, methodical mindset with attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn operation and upkeep of sophisticated instrumentation.
• Strong safety discipline and clean, accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate core instrument suite including XRD, SEM and deposition systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and diagnose faults before failure.
• Run synthesis and characterisation experiments with reproducible data capture.
• Assist in writing SOPs and risk assessments for equipment and processes.
• Manage consumables, materials inventory, and equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with scientists and ML researchers on experimental design and data interpretation.
• Support integration of experimental data into digital infrastructure and AI pipelines.

Skills

Lab safety procedures

Data recording & QC

Instrumentation operation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (materials science, physics, chemistry, or engineering)

Tools

XRD

SEM

Thin film deposition systems

High vacuum systems

Job description

Diffractive Labs in London is seeking a Junior Lab Technician to help run experiments and keep our materials synthesis and characterisation lab operating smoothly. This entry-level contract offers hands-on experience with research-grade instruments and close mentorship from experienced technicians.

You will collaborate with materials scientists and ML researchers to design experiments, record precise results, and support the lab's growth within a fast-moving startup environment.