Our Applied Science team is the hub of innovation for applied chemistry, consumer beverages, consumer health and liquid-based consumer product development.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide critical laboratory expertise and practical support across various innovative projects.
If you have hands-on laboratory experience and a passion for tackling diverse challenges, we encourage you to read the full job profile.
The role
At Cambridge Consultants, we handle multiple projects across a broad range of sectors every year, including:
* Industrial: Developing sensors, robotics, and logistics systems for manufacturing and retail clients
* Defence: Creating secure end-to-end systems for government clients, covering areas like sensing, communications, tracking, location, and data analysis
* Healthcare : Conducting medical device testing in compliance with ISO13485 standards
* Biotech: Preparing reagents, samples, and media using aseptic techniques, supporting the needs of various project stakeholders
* Consumer: Designing smart dispensing and connected sensor systems for personal care, food & beverage, and sports & fitness brands
Our work spans full product development from concept to manufacturing, as well as offering consulting services on technology, innovation, and R&D processes.
As a laboratory technician, your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks such as evaluating and testing systems and devices, conducting basic wet chemistry, maintaining laboratory equipment, and providing safety training.
Key responsibilities
As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting various projects, with responsibilities that include:
* General laboratory housekeeping and maintenance
* Monitoring stock levels of general supplies
* Conducting daily and weekly equipment checks
* Performing verification testing and evaluating systems and devices under development
* Following standard operating procedures and adhering to health and safety regulations in each workspace
* Preparing stock solutions and work solutions as needed by project teams
* Accurately recording and reporting results to team members
* Advising engineers on laboratory safety practices and the proper use of laboratory equipment
* Participating in mechanical rig assembly and testing, as required
What you’ll need
To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills or experience:
* Proven experience working in a laboratory, test house, or within production QA processes
* Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Strong ability to perform hands-on laboratory procedures in a methodical, precise, and safe manner
* Flexible and organised, with the capacity to manage multiple projects involvement simultaneously (strong multitasking skills)
* Adaptable to changing project demands and requirements
* Excellent teamwork skills
* Competency with standard IT packages, including Microsoft Office applications
* Strong verbal and communication skills, capable of delivering essential safety training to engineers and scientists, and providing guidance on laboratory equipment
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