Lab Engineer

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Lab Engineer

  • Location: Sawston
  • Salary: £32000.00 - £37000.00 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 16 days ago

We're supporting a deep technology venture-backed company in the South Cambridge area who are turning heads in the energy storage space.

This exclusive opportunity is for a Laboratory Engineer, to support operations as the company move into an ambitious commercial phase, with new products in development stage.

The well-equipped labs are planned to double in size very soon, so this requires an experienced and proactive, hands-on Engineer to support the daily operations. You will be kept very busy!

We're looking for someone with a strong background working with lab and equipment maintenance; someone who is capable and enthusiastic about making a difference to ensuring facilities are efficient. There will be hands-on servicing and also arranging outsourced servicing for all lab equipment.

The company offers lots of autonomy, as well as opportunities to develop. People are at the heart of this friendly business, so you will be keen contribute and be part of the continuous success!

The Role:

  • Support the Lab Manager with day-to-day management of the labs
  • Responsibility for lab waste, including liaising with waste management companies
  • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment, including keeping detailed records
  • Develop and implement maintenance schedules and protocols for all lab instruments and equipment
  • Conduct routine inspections and PPM for high-use equipment such as glove boxes and gas supplies
  • Coordinate with vendors and service providers for equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Facilitate the installation and commissioning of new equipment
  • Train and supervise the lab team on proper use and maintenance of equipment
  • Changing gas cylinders
  • Support with monitoring health and safety in the lab

About You:

  • Previous experience in a similar role, with experience of handling chemicals and gases
  • Health and Safety focused with risk assessments and COSHH experience
  • Experience with servicing and maintenance of equipment
  • Able to work within a small team, helping to train and mentor others
  • Enthusiastic about working within a growing company and excited to "get stuck in"


What's on offer:

  • Around £32 - 37k depending on your experience
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Health Care Cash Plan for dental and optical fees
  • Income Protection and Life Assurance Schemes
  • 27 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
  • Option to buy additional holiday days
  • Enhanced pension plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support app

Hours are Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600 or 0900 - 1700 and you will be based in Sawston.