Closing Date:
31st October 2025
Location:
Bristol, UK
Job Title:
Laboratory Technician (Chemical)
Job Type:
Full-time preferred. Part-time considered
Salary:
£28K - £35K depending on experience
About the Role
Uplift360 UK is looking for an enthusiastic lab technician to join our sustainable materials company. The chosen candidate will receive comprehensive training and professional development, playing a crucial role in the effective running of a research lab. Your core responsibilities include the daily maintenance and smooth operation of the lab, adhering strictly to SOPs and health and safety requirements. You will also work closely with the R&D team, conducting standard tests on materials produced by Uplift360. The right candidate will be enthusiastic about fighting climate change, circular economics and green technologies.
About Uplift360
We are a cleantech company developing chemical-based technologies to reuse and recycle advanced materials.
Through the development of novel low-energy and ambient condition chemical systems, Uplift360's ground-breaking circular economic technologies are creating new alternatives to incineration or landfill for advanced materials. This reduces waste, produces low carbon materials, and lowers the cost of recycling to make reuse and recycling applicable to the widest range of composites and advanced materials.
We operate in multiple domains including, automotive, defence, aerospace and renewable energy. Our focus is on high value composites that contain reinforcing fibres including carbon, aramids, UHMWPE, and glass.
As a Laboratory Technician, your key accountabilities will include:
* Ensuring smooth and efficient running of an industrial research lab.
* Proficient handling of chemicals following rigorous health and safety protocols.
* Planning and executing analytical measurements and experiments under the supervision of material scientists.
* Analysing collected data using prescribed templates.
* Making SOPs and reports.
* Handling chemical inventory; placing orders and receiving goods in a timely manner.
* Ensuring lab equipment is well maintained and calibrated.
* Promoting Uplift360's vision, mission and core values internally and externally.
These key accountabilities listed above describes an overview of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable additional tasks of similar level that may be necessary and not listed.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities
* A-levels or BTEC in the sciences with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial research laboratory.
OR
* Degree in a science with lab-based experience.
* Confident with a practical hands-on approach in the lab and excellent self-starter as well as a dedicated team player.
* Flexibility and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent communication and people skills.
* Proficient in computer applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
* Be a self-starter, comfortable in operating in fast-paced and uncertain environments.
* Be located within and/or be willing to relocate to Bristol or nearby town/city.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* Industrial experience in a laboratory environment.
* 2.1 or above in material science, chemistry or chemical engineering.
* Experience in procurement, interfacing with chemical suppliers or equipment vendors.
* Manual handling qualifications
Why Join Uplift360?
We are a family friendly company that believes in the importance of supporting our employees to find and maintain an excellent work life balance. Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us.
Comprehensive holiday package:
* Generous holiday allowance, with a policy that encourages taking time off to recharge.
* 37 days leave (full year, FTE) including UK bank holidays.
Flexible working:
* Core business hours are Monday-Friday. Working hours must adhere to the open hours of the facility.
* This role will be based at our Bristol lab and office. You'll be required on site 4+ days/ week.
* When not required at the lab, you have the possibility to work from home or from a local co-working space.
* We're happy to discuss flexible working options to support work-life balance at interview stage.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss.
How to Apply
Send an email, including your CV and a cover letter to
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Please state in your application where you heard about the role.