At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate advanced lab equipment and conduct experiments to drive innovation.
- Company: Join a pioneering deep-tech start-up focused on next-gen materials.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with diverse tasks and opportunities for skill sharing.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking research and make a real impact in a unique field.
- Qualifications: Hands-on lab experience, troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of safety procedures.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join an ambitious deep-tech organisation developing next-generation materials technologies through advanced experimental research.
You'll play a key role in laboratory operations, taking ownership of scientific equipment, supporting high-quality experimentation, and helping to deliver the data that drives innovation and discovery.
What you’ll be doing
- Operate and maintain a range of advanced laboratory equipment supporting materials synthesis and characterisation activities.
- Conduct experiments, capture high-quality data, and ensure laboratory processes are carried out safely and consistently.
- Perform routine maintenance and fault‑finding to maximise equipment reliability and uptime.
- Manage consumables, equipment readiness, and laboratory documentation including SOPs and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers to support experimental programmes and research objectives.
- Contribute to the development of laboratory processes, automation initiatives, and data‑driven research workflows.
What experience you’ll need to apply
- Hands‑on experience operating and maintaining research‑grade laboratory or scientific equipment.
- Strong practical troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to equipment maintenance and laboratory operations.
- Experience running experiments, capturing data, and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety requirements and quality procedures.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with scientists, engineers, and technical teams.
- A proactive mindset with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience writing SOPs and risk assessments.
- Exposure to laboratory automation, data‑capture systems, or scientific instrumentation software.
- CAD, scripting, or Python experience.
- Experience working within a start‑up, scale‑up, or high‑growth R&D environment.
What you’ll get in return for your experience
An opportunity to join an early‑stage start‑up in a unique field of development, this role will be influential for company growth with huge daily task variety.
The company has a very flat structure with lots opportunity for collaborative working and therefore skill sharing.
Competitive salary + Equity!
What’s next?
If you're passionate about laboratory operations, advanced scientific equipment, and supporting breakthrough research, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch with Jazz (Jazz@adlib-recruitment. co. uk) for more information.
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Lab Engineer employer: ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp™
ADLIB Recruitment is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your contributions directly influence strategic business decisions. Located in a vibrant environment, the company offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in data science.
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ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp™ Recruitment Team
