Laboratory Tech Analysis - Skilled Technician

Location Coventry
Job type: Contract
Salary: £23.60ph INSIDE IR35 (Via Umbrella Solutions)
Contact name: Laura Hopson

Contact email: lhopson@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 37236037
Published: 29 days ago
Duration: 10 Months (rolling)
Expiry date: 01 Oct 2026 23:59
Startdate: ASAP

Laboratory Technical Analysis work is focused on chemical analyses in support of scientific research or quality testing including:

  • Role involves preparing samples such as instrument calibration samples and test samples from battery cell components, through the use of fume hoods, glovebox, calibrated pipettes, balances, microwave digester. 

  • You will also be operating the GC-MS and ICP, so previous experience in these is important. 

  • You will be supporting materials engineers to maintain a safe and productive worklow of analytical samples through the laboratory, and therefore be familiar with safety documentation such as COSHH and risk assessments, ensuring you follow all procedures, as well as other safety instructions. 

  • You will use workflow and instrument software, be able to create and maintain accurate records of analysis and write some basic reports if needed, using Powerpoint and Excel.

  • This is a very interesting field and training could be provided to the right candidate to use other equipment such as XPS, ICP-OES, TGA, DSC, XRD

  • From time to time, involve performing teardowns of battery cells using mechanical tools.

  • You must also conduct yourself in accordance with our business values of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth, and Impact at all times, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Delivery. 

  • This is an on-site, practical technician role, and not suited to Hybrid or remote working.

Skills:     

  • Use of Chemistry instrumentation such as GCMS or related equipment.

  • Use of wet-chemistry techniques

  • Ideally use of XPS, ICP, TGA, Gloveboxes.

  • A healthy respect for working with Hazardous materials is a must, without complacency.

Education:            

  • Level 4 qualification in Chemistry such as a HND is advantageous.