Overview

Our Applied Science team is the hub of innovation for applied chemistry, consumer beverages, consumer health and liquid-based consumer product development. 

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide critical laboratory expertise and practical support across various innovative projects. 

If you have hands-on laboratory experience and a passion for tackling diverse challenges, we encourage you to read the full job profile. 

The role

At Cambridge Consultants, we handle multiple projects across a broad range of sectors every year, including: 

• Industrial: Developing sensors, robotics, and logistics systems for manufacturing and retail clients 

• Defence: Creating secure end-to-end systems for government clients, covering areas like sensing, communications, tracking, location, and data analysis 

• Healthcare: Conducting medical device testing in compliance with ISO13485 standards 

• Biotech: Preparing reagents, samples, and media using aseptic techniques, supporting the needs of various project stakeholders 

• Consumer: Designing smart dispensing and connected sensor systems for personal care, food & beverage, and sports & fitness brands 

Our work spans full product development from concept to manufacturing, as well as offering consulting services on technology, innovation, and R&D processes. 

As a laboratory technician, your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks such as evaluating and testing systems and devices, conducting basic wet chemistry, maintaining laboratory equipment, and providing safety training. 

Key responsibilities 

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting various projects, with responsibilities that include: 

• General laboratory housekeeping and maintenance 

• Monitoring stock levels of general supplies 

• Conducting daily and weekly equipment checks 

• Performing verification testing and evaluating systems and devices under development 

• Following standard operating procedures and adhering to health and safety regulations in each workspace 

• Preparing stock solutions and work solutions as needed by project teams 

• Accurately recording and reporting results to team members 

• Advising engineers on laboratory safety practices and the proper use of laboratory equipment 

• Participating in mechanical rig assembly and testing, as required 

What you’ll need

To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills or experience:

• Proven experience working in a laboratory, test house, or within production QA processes 

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team 

• Strong ability to perform hands-on laboratory procedures in a methodical, precise, and safe manner 

• Flexible and organised, with the capacity to manage multiple projects involvement simultaneously (strong multitasking skills) 

• Adaptable to changing project demands and requirements 

• Excellent teamwork skills 

• Competency with standard IT packages, including Microsoft Office applications 

• Strong verbal and communication skills, capable of delivering essential safety training to engineers and scientists, and providing guidance on laboratory equipment