Materials Laboratory Technician

Description:

Materials Laboratory Technician
6 month contract
Based in Stevenage
Offering £33.56ph Inside IR35

Do you have hands-on practical laboratory experience?
Do you have proficiency in lab and data analytical software such as Excel, MATLAB, etc.?
Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you!

As the Materials Laboratory Technician, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry!

You will be involved in:

Wide-ranging testing and assessment of materials including metallic materials (aluminium, steels, titanium) and non-metallic materials including composites, polymers, paints, adhesives, and related processes
Preparation of test reports, interpretation of Engineering drawings and specifications and use of other IT systems such as Word, Excel, and Access
Supporting all aspects of the materials lab with routine testing, inspection, and characterisation, failure investigations, material selection, support to the supply chain, first article inspection report reviews, and material relifing
Support generating or assessment of compliance data such as REACh, RoHS, or environmental aspects of engineering designs
Support investigation and resolution of obsolescence due to supply chain, legislation, or other factors
Support lab health and safety activities (E.g. COSHH & Risk Assessments) and quality activities (E.g. SOP writing)

Your skillset may include:

Practical Laboratory experience - hands on experience managing daily laboratory operations, including sample testing, logging, preparation, and disposal
Experience in the Aerospace or Defence Industry is advantageous
Assessment of materials and components to established international standards including DEF STANs
Experience performing routine calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance on lab equipment
Experience supporting the selection, procurement, and manufacture of engineering parts or components
Familiarity working within a certified quality management team
Proficiency in lab and data analytical software (Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, etc.)
Strict adherence to lab safety protocols including proper handling of hazardous chemicals, SDS management, and wearing of appropriate PPE
Ability to accurately document test procedures, analyse raw data, and write clear concise technical reports
Familiarity with general lab equipment and any experience of XRF, SEM, EDX, OES, FTIR, paint inspection equipment, and mechanical testing

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change