Location: Huntingdon (PE29)
Duration: Fixed Term Contract to end of November 2026
Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £34000
Job Reference: 36401
We are seeking a hands on Research Assistant for a fixed term contract running to the end of November 2026. You will join a cutting edge scientific research environment in a lab based role contributing to the fabrication, testing and characterisation of experimental materials and devices. You'll work closely with scientists across multiple disciplines and play a key part in developing new experimental methods and delivering high quality data.
Responsibilities:
• Carry out fabrication, formulation, coating and characterisation procedures.
• Plan and perform experiments independently or in collaboration with senior scientists.
• Accurately record process details, results and observations in internal systems.
• Contribute to the development and optimisation of fabrication processes and test protocols.
• Maintain a tidy, safe and compliant laboratory environment, including COSHH and risk assessments.
• Analyse experimental results and present clear conclusions.
• Prepare verbal and written technical reports and contribute to scientific presentations.
• Support robust data collection, interpretation and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members (e.g., chemists, physicists).
• Take part in project meetings and contribute ideas for experimental design and new research approaches.
Requirements:
• Degree in a physical science or related discipline.
• Experience working in a research laboratory (academic or industrial).
• Strong understanding of scientific principles and experimental methods.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical ideas.
• Confident analysing data and drawing meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to manage your time, handle multiple tasks and work both independently and within a team.
• High attention to detail, strong organisation skills and a proactive approach.
Desirable Experience
• Familiarity with scientific data collection software (e.g., LabVIEW, Python).
• Experience in cleanrooms or high spec lab environments.
• Hands-on experience with device fabrication or semiconductor processing equipment (e.g., coaters, evaporators, metrology tools).
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below