Laboratory Technician Bristol, England
Job description
Laboratory technician
Job Title: Laboratory technician, laboratory assistant, R&D Chemist, quality control technician
Location: Bristol
Salary: Negotiable salary
Job type: Full time
CHEMICALS/MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
Albotherm is a deep tech start-up company founded in 2020 after spinning out from the University of Bristol. We have developed responsive coatings that reflect excess light and heat only in hot weather, keeping buildings and greenhouses cool without any energy input. Our coatings will help combat climate change, by reducing global electricity consumption by up to 3%.
Our initial products are for commercial greenhouses, where we can help growers produce up to 34% more food. After successful proof of concept trials last summer we are now expanding our team following raising a seed investment round. We will be using this funding to continue optimising our product offering, leading to commercial pilots and launching our first product line.
We are currently looking for a laboratory assistant, with experience in formulation chemistry to join our expanding team.
About the Role:
We are looking for a driven laboratory assistant with a passion for novel science and commercialisation, who will be involved in the development of our products, as well as the testing of new materials.
The role will involve laboratory-based work including formulation optimisation, product screening and prototype manufacturing. You will be working closely with our R&D team including our CTO and will be working on projects including manufacturing prototypes for customer trials, quality control, aiding the research team in meeting deliverables and helping maintain an organised and clean lab environment.
The role will largely be laboratory based and involve formulating and testing our developed technologies. It will require the candidate to work to tight deadlines, manage relationships with various team members as well as being able to quickly trouble-shoot problems to resolve issues head-on during the product development cycle. As part of our focused team, the candidate will form an integral part of our R&D team.
Skills:
Required:
- 3+ years experience working in the chemicals industry (or a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline)
- Strong team working skills
- High level of communication skills
- Strong work ethic and on time delivery
- Highly organsiedindividual with good time management
- Experience with quality control protocols and best practice
Desirable:
- Experience with product development
- Experience with product scale up
- Experience working in the paints and coatings industry
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Working at an exciting new start-up company
- Competitive share options scheme
- Opportunity for further skills and leadership growth as the company expands
This is a great opportunity for a laboratory assistant who has a passion for turning scientific research outputs into commercial products. If you are looking for an exciting challenge in a new start-up company, please send a CV to our recruitment team.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Research Chemist
