Lab Technician – Materials Science/Foams/Polymers

Materials Science Lab Tech Job

Are you looking to gain some further experience with an innovative Chemical Company? Are you immediately available?

 

A Manufacturer of Polyurethane Foams are seeking an experienced Lab Tech to join them at their facility in Derbyshire. Prior experience and confidence in a Lab setting is essential for this role as you will be working largely autonomously. Previous experience in a similar environment such as within PU Foam development/Testing or a similar industry such as Paints, Polymers or similar Chemicals is essential.

 

Role Overview

  • Temporary (initially 6 months) , Start Date: ASAP, Hours: 4 days per week, Monday- Thursday 8AM-4PM(flexibility around exact start and finish times). £19ph
  • Assist in creating and updating SOPs for a range of procedures including : Physical Testing, Fire Testing, Formulation,
  • Conduct a range of lab based physical and chemical testing including Density, Hardness, Resilience and Fire Testing to assist with product development and testing.
  • Work independently in the Lab, but alongside colleagues from other departments.

 

 

Requirements

  • Background in Chemistry or Materials Science
  • Experience in Materials Testing, Polymers, Chemical Formulations, Foams, Paints or Similar closely related areas.
  • Comfortable working independently but collaboratively within a multi disciplinary team.
  • Must be available to begin on 11/05/26 or 18/05/26 in DE55.

 

In return

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain some additional experience working within an innovative manufacturing and development company.

 

For more information or to apply, please contact Louis Williams.

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Salaries: £30K
Job Types: Temporary
Job Locations: Derbyshire
Industries: Chemical
Disciplines: Chemistry

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