Agratas Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Testing Facility Lead at Agratas. This role is based at our R&D facility in Oxford and involves leading lab operations for electrochemical testing, coordinating test schedules, and ensuring rigorous execution of battery testing protocols.
Responsibilities
* Testing Facility Operations: Manage the day-to-day operations of the testing lab, ensuring battery tests are set up, executed, and monitored in accordance with prescribed protocols and safety standards.
* Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment; contribute to safety audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Scheduling & Coordination: Schedule testing campaigns, allocate test channels, and align with project timelines.
* Data & Traceability: Maintain accurate records of test plans, execution logs, and results; support scientists in data extraction and interpretation; communicate outcomes and anomalies.
* Equipment Management: Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated; manage spare parts stock and vendor relationships to stay current with test system advancements.
* Team Leadership: Lead and mentor technicians, ensuring quality, SOP adherence, and provide training and troubleshooting support as needed.
About You
You are highly organised, hands-on, and comfortable in a technical, high-compliance lab environment; you enjoy leading teams to deliver operational excellence.
Skills & Experience
* Experience operating electrochemical battery test equipment (e.g., cyclers, environmental chambers, software-based test scripting).
* Understanding of lithium-ion battery testing methods, safety considerations, and best practices.
* Ability to follow detailed SOPs and modify test scripts as needed.
* Experience in lab management, 5S methodologies, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
* Comfortable leading and developing technicians in a technical lab environment.
* Collaborative with scientists, engineers, and facility managers.
Qualifications
* Technical background in electrical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
* Experience in an electrochemical or battery testing lab with increasing responsibility.
Why Join Agratas
* Innovation with Impact: Contribute to breakthrough battery technologies.
* Grow Your Career: Opportunities to lead and influence in a fast-growing organisation.
* Purpose-Driven Work: Support the clean energy transition.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to lead world-class battery testing operations in a dynamic R&D environment, apply today.
Agratas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Quality Assurance
* Industries: Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
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