Laboratory Technician

Cambridge Consultants

OVERVIEW Our Applied Science team is the hub of innovation for applied chemistry, consumer beverages, consumer health and liquid-based consumer product development.  As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide critical laboratory expertise and practical support across various innovative projects.  If you have hands-on laboratory experience and a passion for tackling diverse challenges, we encourage you to read the full job profile.    THE ROLE At Cambridge Consultants, we handle multiple projects across a broad range of sectors every year, including:  * Industrial: Developing sensors, robotics, and logistics systems for manufacturing and retail clients  * Defence: Creating secure end-to-end systems for government clients, covering areas like sensing, communications, tracking, location, and data analysis  * Healthcare: Conducting medical device testing in compliance with ISO13485 standards  * Biotech: Preparing reagents, samples, and media using aseptic techniques, supporting the needs of various project stakeholders  * Consumer: Designing smart dispensing and connected sensor systems for personal care, food & beverage, and sports & fitness brands  Our work spans full product development from concept to manufacturing, as well as offering consulting services on technology, innovation, and R&D processes.  As a laboratory technician, your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks such as evaluating and testing systems and devices, conducting basic wet chemistry, maintaining laboratory equipment, and providing safety training.    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting various projects, with responsibilities that include:  * General laboratory housekeeping and maintenance of a variety of facilities * Conducting daily and weekly equipment checks * Performing verification testing and evaluating systems and devices under development * Following standard operating procedures and adhering to health and safety regulations in each workspace * Accurately recording and reporting results to project team members and other stakeholders * Advising engineers on laboratory safety practices and the proper use of laboratory equipment * Participating in mechanical rig assembly and testing, as required * Provide support to wet labs by preparing stock solutions and work solutions as needed by project teams   WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you'll need the following skills or experience: * Proven experience working in a laboratory, test house, or within production QA processes * Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team * Strong ability to perform hands-on laboratory procedures in a methodical, precise, and safe manner * Flexible and organised, with the capacity to manage multiple projects involvement simultaneously (strong multitasking skills) * Adaptable to changing project demands and requirements * Excellent teamwork skills * Competency with standard IT packages, including Microsoft Office applications * Strong verbal and communication skills, * Capable of delivering essential safety training to engineers and scientists, and providing guidance on the use of laboratory equipment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. You acknowledge that the organisation reserves the right to verify the information supplied. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

e.construct

About e.construct   e.construct  is an engineering firm that specializes in providing elegant engineering solutions for complex challenges. e.construct is a fast-growing firm with 7 offices around the world. At our core, we question how the very nature of how to evolve the structures that we inhabit to increase their performance and value.  Our work is driven by exceptional engineers from diverse disciplines working collaboratively in a truly holistic design process which generates high-performing systems. e.construct designs structures such as bridges, high-rise design, commercial facilities design, precast concrete engineering, and post-tensioning design. We are a multi-disciplinary engineering design firm with specialized design and value engineering services.  The firm's core work is holistic at its approach, and it has divisions in structural, MEP, Geotechnical, and emerging construction technology such as 3D printing of concrete, technology, and 3D laser scanning. e.construct is hiring a Concrete Laboratory Technician to independently manage all laboratory trials and material testing for precast and UHPC concrete. The role requires strong analytical capability in aggregate grading, PSD optimization, and concrete performance validation, ensuring alignment between laboratory trials and production output.

Graphcore

Job Summary Our team is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries and sectors to expand human potential with technology. The availability of specialised artificial intelligence compute will be a decisive factor in AI’s rate of progress. Graphcore allows innovators to go further, faster. What we do, really makes a difference. As an Electronics Laboratory Technician you will be part of the team responsible for the Bristol laboratories within Graphcore ensuring the lab facilities are always operational and available to support cross-functional operations. You will also help develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with ESD, safety, quality and regulatory standards, and other relevant policies. The Team The Laboratory team supports the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic systems, cables, and equipment within the laboratory. Providing support to cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues to ensure reliable and safe operation of all lab equipment. The team also maintains accurate technical documentation, manages tools, assets, and test equipment, and contributes to efficient, high-quality technical operations. Responsibilities and Duties • Support the installation, setup, and calibration of electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, power supplies, etc). • Execute preventative maintenance programs. • Maintain a clean and safe lab environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements. • Check and maintain ESD countermeasures. • Responsible for asset management and goods in/out process for the laboratories. • Support engineering teams in setting up test benches, configuring equipment, and ensuring technical readiness for hardware bring up, validation, and characterisation. • Generate standard operating procedures providing technical guidance, training, and procedures to support the requirements of multidisciplined lab teams. • Support engineering teams with board, cable, and wire modifications. Candidate Profile Essential: • Experience in working in an electronics lab environment. • Strong technical understanding of electronic test equipment, including setup, calibration, and troubleshooting. Job Description Template 2024• Good understanding of ESD prevention and controls. • Working knowledge of health & safety requirements in an electronics laboratory, ensure safe working practices are implemented and controlled. • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in the laboratory environment, ensuring setups meet technical requirements while adhering to defined working practices and project timescales. • Experience in Repair and Modification of PCB assemblies to IPC-7711/21 and J-STD-001 standards. • Experience in cable and wire harness assemblies to drawings and IPC-620 standards. • Experience in IPC-A-610 Inspection. • A pragmatic approach, the ability to improvise and get the job done. • Ability to mentor junior members of the team. • Effective communication skills. Desirable • Experience using asset management systems including tracking of test equipment, security- controlled devices, and calibration status. • Experience in collaborating with external subcontractors for technical services including periodic maintenance and calibration of lab equipment, facilities upgrade, or specialist equipment maintenance.