Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

• Full-time and permanent role
• Location: Suffolk

Reed Scientific are partnering with a leading connectivity solutions designer and manufacturer who are looking for a Laboratory Technician with physics and ideally plastics background to support the R&D team and work alongside cross functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Testing equipment maintenance
• Preparing samples for mechanical and environmental testing
• Development of test procedures and setting up tests in accordance with international and internal standards
• Recording test results and writing reports for cross functional teams
• Providing technical support to NPD projects
• Liaising with third parties regarding outsourced testing
• Auditing performance of finished products

The candidate:

• Educated to minimum bachelor’s degree in physics or similar, and ideally a background in plastics (either academic or work experience)
• Manufacturing industry and test laboratory experience would be an advantage
• Has the full right to work in the UK. Please note that VISA sponsorship is not offered for this role.
• Driving licence holder, due to the site location

Benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Health insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Multiple training opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Parental leave benefits

If this sounds of interest, please don't hesitate to apply today.