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Cranleigh STEM
Lab Technician - Materials Science
Cranleigh STEM • London, United Kingdom • via Indeed
5 days ago
£25K–£30K a year
Full–time
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Job description
We’re hiring a Junior Lab & Production Technician to join a growing team based in central London. You’ll play a key role in supporting R&D, quality control, and production testing of innovative textiles - perfect for someone who enjoys working practically in a lab environment and thrives on problem-solving.
About the Role
You’ll work across product development and production, helping to ensure textile materials are tested, validated, and ready for real-world applications. From hands-on testing and data analysis to maintaining lab equipment and supporting technical documentation, this role blends practical lab work with collaboration across design and engineering teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills at the intersection of sustainable innovation and high-performance materials.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform physical and chemical testing of textiles and materials using standard and advanced techniques
• Inspect and assess textile quality, identify issues, and ensure consistent standards are met
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab and testing equipment
• Collaborate with R&D and design teams to develop and evaluate materials
• Record data, write lab reports, and contribute to technical documentation
• Manage lab consumables, stock levels, and sample libraries
What You’ll Need
• A degree in Textiles, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Colour Science, or a related field
• Practical experience in textile/materials testing and quality control (desirable)
• Familiarity with both physical and chemical testing methods (e.g. tensile strength, water vapour transmission, spectroscopy)
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a lab setting
• Clear communicator, with good written skills and a collaborative mindset
Desirable Extras (Not Essential)
• Experience working with performance or technical textiles
• Knowledge of testing tools like WVTR, hydrostatic head testers, or colour measurement instruments
• Exposure to industrial standards (ISO, ASTM, AATCC)
• Previous lab-based R&D or prototyping experience
Salary & Benefits:
• Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
• Location: Central London, onsite full-time
• Benefits:
• Flexible working hours
• Cycle to work & tech schemes
• Professional development budget
• Access to creative workshop spaces (e.g. textiles, metal, 3D printing, digital fabrication)
• Weekly team breakfasts and a collaborative, innovative workplace culture
Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your interest and relevant experience.
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PerkinElmer
Lab Technician
PerkinElmer • Stevenage, United Kingdom • via Job At PerkinElmer
Full–time
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Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious candidate to join the PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific
Services team based at one of our customer sites in Stevenage, UK.
The successful candidate will be working within the PerkinElmer Technical Lab Services (TLS) division and will be placed within a team at the customer site who have a focus on delivering site wide media and reagent services supporting innovative and life-changing research and development activities.
More information about our OneSource services: OneSource Solutions | PerkinElmer
Job Responsibilities
• Prepare media and reagents to support site-wide research and development teams.
• Maintain laboratory stocks, including consumables and solvents.
• Deliver media and reagents to points of use, ensuring stock levels are maintained at the agreed volume and number.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory environment while ensuring health, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Actively contribute to scientific teams by presenting data at team meetings and identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Maintain training and compliance in health and safety, security, environmental, and operational aspects of daily activities.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve services through discussions with team leaders and customers, or by sharing best practices with other groups.
• Operate in accordance with approved quality standards.
• Work independently and flexibly, setting realistic schedules aligned with team priorities.
Skills & Qualifications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Proven ability to meet timelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Service-oriented mindset with a strong focus on innovation.
• Team player with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in executing both established and novel methods and protocols.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Proficient in standard software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate within company and/or customer site safety codes of practice.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP) and laboratory safety standards.
Preferred Qualifications
• Academic background in Biology and/or Chemistry, with solid grounding in Mathematics and English..
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience in an industrial or pharmaceutical setting, following defined protocols and SOPs.
• Knowledge of GCP, GCLP, and GMP principles in pharmaceutical environments.
Cranleigh STEM
Lab Technician - Materials Science
Cranleigh STEM • London, United Kingdom • via Indeed
5 days ago
£25K–£30K a year
Full–time
Apply directly on Indeed
Apply directly on Glassdoor
Apply on Cranleigh STEM
Apply on SimplyHired
Apply on Energy Jobline
Apply on Jooble
Apply on Talents By StudySmarter
Apply on Jora UK
Job description
We’re hiring a Junior Lab & Production Technician to join a growing team based in central London. You’ll play a key role in supporting R&D, quality control, and production testing of innovative textiles - perfect for someone who enjoys working practically in a lab environment and thrives on problem-solving.
About the Role
You’ll work across product development and production, helping to ensure textile materials are tested, validated, and ready for real-world applications. From hands-on testing and data analysis to maintaining lab equipment and supporting technical documentation, this role blends practical lab work with collaboration across design and engineering teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills at the intersection of sustainable innovation and high-performance materials.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform physical and chemical testing of textiles and materials using standard and advanced techniques
• Inspect and assess textile quality, identify issues, and ensure consistent standards are met
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab and testing equipment
• Collaborate with R&D and design teams to develop and evaluate materials
• Record data, write lab reports, and contribute to technical documentation
• Manage lab consumables, stock levels, and sample libraries
What You’ll Need
• A degree in Textiles, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Colour Science, or a related field
• Practical experience in textile/materials testing and quality control (desirable)
• Familiarity with both physical and chemical testing methods (e.g. tensile strength, water vapour transmission, spectroscopy)
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a lab setting
• Clear communicator, with good written skills and a collaborative mindset
Desirable Extras (Not Essential)
• Experience working with performance or technical textiles
• Knowledge of testing tools like WVTR, hydrostatic head testers, or colour measurement instruments
• Exposure to industrial standards (ISO, ASTM, AATCC)
• Previous lab-based R&D or prototyping experience
Salary & Benefits:
• Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
• Location: Central London, onsite full-time
• Benefits:
• Flexible working hours
• Cycle to work & tech schemes
• Professional development budget
• Access to creative workshop spaces (e.g. textiles, metal, 3D printing, digital fabrication)
• Weekly team breakfasts and a collaborative, innovative workplace culture
Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your interest and relevant experience.
Report this listing
More jobs at Cranleigh STEM
See web results for Cranleigh STEM
PerkinElmer
Lab Technician
PerkinElmer • Stevenage, United Kingdom • via Job At PerkinElmer
Full–time
Apply on Job At PerkinElmer
Apply on Glassdoor
Apply on SimplyHired
Apply on LinkedIn
Apply on Adzuna
Apply on BeBee GB
Apply on Talents By StudySmarter
Apply on Jobs24
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious candidate to join the PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific
Services team based at one of our customer sites in Stevenage, UK.
The successful candidate will be working within the PerkinElmer Technical Lab Services (TLS) division and will be placed within a team at the customer site who have a focus on delivering site wide media and reagent services supporting innovative and life-changing research and development activities.
More information about our OneSource services: OneSource Solutions | PerkinElmer
Job Responsibilities
• Prepare media and reagents to support site-wide research and development teams.
• Maintain laboratory stocks, including consumables and solvents.
• Deliver media and reagents to points of use, ensuring stock levels are maintained at the agreed volume and number.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory environment while ensuring health, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Actively contribute to scientific teams by presenting data at team meetings and identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Maintain training and compliance in health and safety, security, environmental, and operational aspects of daily activities.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve services through discussions with team leaders and customers, or by sharing best practices with other groups.
• Operate in accordance with approved quality standards.
• Work independently and flexibly, setting realistic schedules aligned with team priorities.
Skills & Qualifications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Proven ability to meet timelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Service-oriented mindset with a strong focus on innovation.
• Team player with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in executing both established and novel methods and protocols.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Proficient in standard software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate within company and/or customer site safety codes of practice.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP) and laboratory safety standards.
Preferred Qualifications
• Academic background in Biology and/or Chemistry, with solid grounding in Mathematics and English..
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience in an industrial or pharmaceutical setting, following defined protocols and SOPs.
• Knowledge of GCP, GCLP, and GMP principles in pharmaceutical environments.
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