At a Glance
- Tasks: Support R&D by preparing samples and maintaining lab equipment for climate-focused projects.
- Company: Forge Minerals, a leader in CO2 mineralisation and sustainable materials.
- Benefits: Hands-on experience, mentoring, and a chance to make a real climate impact.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team and contribute to innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
- Qualifications: Degree in a scientific discipline and some lab experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 28600 £ per year.
Forge Minerals operates at the forefront of CO2 mineralisation and carbon-negative mineral production, developing innovative technologies that support global decarbonisation efforts. The organization focuses on turning captured carbon into stable mineral forms, creating sustainable materials for industrial use. Team members collaborate across scientific and operational disciplines to scale these solutions from lab to commercial application.
We're looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Edinburgh-based analytical and processing lab. You'll support our Director of R&D in preparing samples, manufacturing materials using our process equipment, aiding in data acquisition and record keeping, maintaining lab equipment, and upholding rigorous standards of health, safety and data integrity. This is a hands-on role at the centre of our mission: the quality and care you bring to the bench directly informs decisions about which processing routes can deliver real climate impact at scale. It's an ideal opportunity for someone early in their chemistry or science career who wants to build practical, applied laboratory experience within a fast-moving, mission-driven organisation.
Essential skills or qualifications:
- A degree or diploma in a technical or scientific discipline
- Some prior laboratory experience, gained through study, placement, internship or employment
- A careful, methodical approach with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
- A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A genuine interest in critical minerals, climate and the energy transition
- The right to work in the UK and willingness to work on-site in our Edinburgh laboratory (Edinburgh Innovation Hub)
- Good team energy is essential.
Forge Minerals is actively building a diverse and inclusive team, and we recognise that many groups remain underrepresented in laboratory, chemistry and geoscience careers. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. This role is open to early-career candidates. We know that talent doesn't always come with a long CV, and we're glad to provide mentoring, training and hands-on experience to people who are strongly motivated to succeed and come with a positive attitude!
Laboratory Technician in Edinburgh employer: Forge Minerals
Forge Minerals is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of climate innovation in Edinburgh. With a strong focus on employee growth and collaboration across scientific disciplines, team members are empowered to contribute to meaningful projects that drive sustainability. The dynamic work culture fosters creativity and inclusivity, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a positive impact on the environment.
