Job Description
Research & Development Technician
An innovative technology company based in Cambridge is seeking an R&D Technician to support hands-on research, assembly and testing activities within its growing development team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical engineering work, precision assembly and laboratory-based development, working closely with scientists and engineers on advanced electrochemical technologies.
The role sits within a collaborative scale-up environment focused on turning cutting-edge concepts into real-world products.
The Rol
eYou will support day-to-day R&D and engineering activities across cell preparation, assembly, testing and quality control
.
Key responsibilitie
s:• Prepare raw materials including electrodes, electrolytes and polymer-based components following established procedur
es• Assemble, inspect and prepare electrochemical cells, stacks and associated hardwa
re• Support functional and electro-mechanical testing activities, including post-test disassembly and analys
is• Operate workshop equipment such as milling and drilling machines for tooling and component modificatio
ns• Assist with prototype builds and contribute to continuous improvement initiativ
es• Carry out routine quality checks, stock control, maintenance and calibration activiti
es• Diagnose faults and support basic repairs where requir
ed• Maintain accurate documentation and recor
ds• Ensure high standards of health, safety and housekeeping within laboratory and workshop environmen
ts
About
You• Mechanical Bias, with practical experience within a production, laboratory, workshop, QC or cleanroom environm
ent• Comfortable operating machine tools such as milling and drilling equipm
ent• Engineering, technical or laboratory qualification (or equivalent hands-on experien
ce)• Experience working to SOPs within controlled environments such as GMP, GLP or production setti
ngs• Strong manual dexterity and attention to det
ail• Able to carry out repetitive tasks with a high level of accuracy and consiste
ncy• Basic computer skills including Excel and W
ord• Collaborative mindset with a proactive and reliable approach to w
ork
What’s on O
ffer• £30,000-£36,000 depending on experience plus bene
fits• Hands-on role with exposure to engineering, testing and prototype develop
ment• Collaborative and supportive technical
team• Excellent opportunity to develop skills within an emerging technology se
ctor
Sounds good, how do I a
- pply?Option 1: Click the apply button, don't worry if you don't have an up-to-date CV, we can discuss whatever you have to
- hand.Option 2: Find Morgan Veness on LinkedIn and drop me a message or connection re
quest