Técnico de laboratório

HEADGY HELMETS S.A.; Arouca; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for development

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A leading sports equipment company in Arouca, Portugal, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to ensure product quality and compliance. The role involves conducting safety tests, analyzing data, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates will have technical qualifications and strong attention to detail, along with user-level IT skills. Join a collaborative team that values continuous improvement and offers comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Technical training in laboratory work, quality, or materials.
• Fluent English for interpreting standards.
• User-level IT skills including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety tests on helmets as per standards.
• Test raw materials and finished products in production.
• Prepare precise technical reports.
• Record results and analyze data.
• Enhance testing methods and workflows.
• Maintain laboratory equipment safely.

Skills

Laboratory work

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Knowledge of testing standards

Education

Sixth-form qualification or relevant technical training

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Location

Headgy Helmets SA - Strategic Sports Ltd

Reports to

Laboratory Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the team responsible for ensuring the quality, safety and compliance of the products developed and manufactured by the company. The successful candidate will support the laboratory’s day-to-day operations, carry out tests, analyse data and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety tests on helmets in accordance with applicable standards.
• Carry out tests on raw materials and finished products, both in the production environment and during the development phase.
• Prepare technical reports with accuracy and clarity.
• Record results and test conditions.
• Analyse data, identify patterns, and assess trends.
• Contribute to the improvement of testing methods and workflows.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with internal safety standards.

Essential requirements

• A sixth-form qualification or relevant technical training in the fields of laboratory work, quality, engineering, materials or similar.
• Sufficient knowledge of English to interpret standards and technical documentation.
• User-level IT skills, including tools such as Excel, Word and internal software.
• A sense of responsibility, rigour, organisation and attention to detail.

We value

• Previous experience in a laboratory, quality control or mechanical testing.
• Knowledge of testing standards for helmets or personal protective equipment.
• Ability to interpret data and graphs.
• Good autonomy and organisational skills.

What we offer

Comprehensive training in the methods and equipment used. A working environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement. Opportunities for development within the laboratory and quality assurance fields. Integration into an experienced and collaborative team.

How to apply

Send your CV to [e-mail] and join the Headgy Helmets team!