Lab Technician

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Peterborough
Salary
Competitive
Posted
06 Jul 2021
Closes
03 Aug 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Lab Technician

Photocentric Ltd based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and US is an award-winning manufacturer of 3D printers and resins. With our uniquely different attitude to manufacturing photopolymer and 3D printing, our innovative company is rapidly growing and as a result we are now on the search for a Lab Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities of our Lab Technician include:

- Testing sample components obtained from suppliers and giving feedback to the Lead Chemist or interested party to inform suppliers.

- Test chemicals from multiple suppliers to ensure fit for use as alternative sourcing.

- Formulate and test 3D resins under the supervision of the Lead Chemist.

- Record all results obtained in a systematic manner and prepare brief internal reports about the tests results.

- Perform and record a series of different testing procedures for lifetime studies of 3D printed parts, keeping track of when samples need to be tested by.

- Perform existing and new tests on currently commercial resins.

- Benchmark resins against resins produced internally to assist with gap analysis.

- Actively participate in the process of continuous improved of the Company's Product Safety and Quality Management System, products and processes.

- Comply with company policies and procedures and lead by examples in all areas of work.

- Assist the Lead Chemist as directed.

Experience and skills required for our Lab Technician:

- Ideally Experience in a lab within a manufacturing environment or a recent Chemistry graduate

- A genuine interest in 3D printing

- Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to write detailed reports

- Understanding of ISO9001 would be an advantage

- Good effective communicator at all levels

- Proficient in Microsoft Office

If you would like to join our growing team and feel that you have the necessary skills and experience to become our Lab Technician please click 'apply' now! We would love to hear from you