Laboratory Technician

Elevation Recruitment Group's skilled shop floor team is pleased to be working on behalf of a hydrogen generator manufacturer to recruit a laboratory technician.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £30k - £35k 

The Role

We are seeking a talented lab technician to support the operation and maintenance of hydrogen generators and catalyst production equipment.

Responsibilities

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the lab technician will support engineers and scientists in technology development. Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and preparing laboratory facilities, equipment, instruments, and materials for experiments or tests.
• Operating HMI systems to control hydrogen generators and catalyst production systems.
• Performing maintenance and calibration of lab equipment to ensure operability, accuracy, and reliability.
• Assisting engineers and scientists in conducting experiments, tests, and research projects.
• Collecting and analysing data, measurements, and observations using various tools and techniques.
• Recording and documenting experimental data, observations, and results accurately and promptly.
• Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols to ensure consistency and reproducibility of experiments.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during experiments or tests.
• Assisting in developing and optimizing test systems, laboratory procedures and protocols, and other development activities.
• Collaborating with other team members or researchers to analyse and interpret data.
• Complying with safety protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• GCSE or equivalent; technical college graduate or apprentice trained preferred.
• 3 years of experience as a lab technician in an engineering workshop or laboratory setting.
• Strong work ethic with a drive to complete tasks to very high-quality standards.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team of technicians, engineers, and scientists.
• Capable of operating and maintaining complex systems and test equipment.
• Safety-focused.
• Experience with operating PLC control systems and data logger systems.
• Experience working with hazardous gases and liquids.
• Knowledge of 5S principles.
• Computer literacy.

Benefits

• Pension: Employer contributions of 5% to accompany a 3% employee contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Holiday: 25 days plus UK bank holidays.
• Share option scheme.
• Confidential counselling service via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other Details.

• This is a full-time position.
• All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
• UK and overseas travel may be required for training courses and occasional customer or supplier visits.

For further information please click apply or contact Amy