FINTEC recruit is seeking an Research & Development R&D Laboratory Test Technician f or our client an international manufacturing business based in Kent, working within a laboratory environment. This is a permanent position, salary negotiable by experience up to circa £35,500 + 5% performance bonus plus additional benefits which include contributory pension, healthcare, income protection, life assurance and more. Working 37.5 hours per week, hybrid WFH 1 or 2 days per week. Working Monday to Friday 09:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexibility around start finish times. Some travel involved to other company sites within the UK and Europe.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
This role could suit a graduate who has some experience of working within a laboratory environment and has AutoCAD knowledge and able to read technical drawings.
Responsibilities:
Maintain a clean organised laboratory environment, assisting design, setting up and mechanical testing to support product testing and development
Support the products and drywall systems test plans (acoustics/fire and Structural)
Contribute to development of drywall systems to optimise raw materials and costs while ensuring quality and performance consistency
Recording accurate experimental results, maintaining logs and tests and procedures
Skills and Experience required for the R&D Test Technician role:
Degree in a building, science, or engineering-related field
Are you knowledgeable and experienced in using AutoCAD
Hands-on experience of working within a laboratory environment, with a strong understanding of scientific methods and analytical thinking
Knowledge of AutoCAD for design and interpretation of technical drawings
Knowledge of plasterboard systems installation and plaster formulations desirable not an essential
Understanding of fire and acoustic test requirements and attention to detail.
UK drivers licence & flexible to travel to other company sites on occasions with the UK & Europe
Willingness to undertake further training
Full details of the R&D Test Laboratory Technician is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website
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