Lab Technician – Materials Processing

Description

Location: Cambridge (CB3) Job Type: Permanent Hours: 36.5 hour week, Monday – Friday, typically 9am – 5pm with scope for some flexibility Salary: 33950 – 39900 depending on experience Job Reference: 35896 We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Cambridge based client. You will support the operation of a large, custom–built glovebox–based processing and deposition facility which includes multiple interconnected modules for vacuum deposition, printing, solution processing, laser–based techniques, packaging and materials testing. You will oversee day–to–day operation, provide specialist technical guidance, develop processing workflows and ensure that the facility runs safely, efficiently and sustainably. Responsibilities – Ensure high uptime and sustainable operation of a multi–module materials processing tool used by a diverse range of clients – Support, guide, and train users%3B assist with attracting new users and projects – Develop, refine and document advanced material deposition and processing recipes across vacuum, laser and printing technologies – Conduct experiments, analyse results and optimise processes in collaboration with researchers – Provide expert advice on experiment design, equipment selection and material performance optimisation – Plan and conduct preventative maintenance%3B write and maintain standard operating procedures and risk assessments%3B enforce contamination–control procedures – Research and implement new processing or analysis techniques%3B contribute to continuous facility upgrades – Support short research projects and student training – Maintain facility databases for auditing and reporting purposes Requirements – Hands–on experience with materials deposition and processing technologies – Experience with vacuum systems – Strong understanding of health and safety regulations – High precision and accuracy in process development – Strong communication, organisational, numerical and IT skills – Degree–level qualification (or equivalent practical experience) – Ideally, experience managing a research facility and have a broad knowledge of materials processing technologies – Occasional out–of–hours or weekend work may be required for urgent repairs or maintenance Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

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