Lab Engineer

Join an ambitious deep-tech organisation developing next-generation materials technologies through advanced experimental research. You'll play a key role in laboratory operations, taking ownership of scientific equipment, supporting high-quality experimentation, and helping to deliver the data that drives innovation and discovery.

• Operate and maintain a range of advanced laboratory equipment supporting materials synthesis and characterisation activities.
• Conduct experiments, capture high-quality data, and ensure laboratory processes are carried out safely and consistently.
• Perform routine maintenance and fault‑finding to maximise equipment reliability and uptime.
• Manage consumables, equipment readiness, and laboratory documentation including SOPs and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to support experimental programmes and research objectives.
• Contribute to the development of laboratory processes, automation initiatives, and data‑driven research workflows.

• Hands‑on experience operating and maintaining research‑grade laboratory or scientific equipment.
• Strong practical troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to equipment maintenance and laboratory operations.
• Experience running experiments, capturing data, and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety requirements and quality procedures.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with scientists, engineers, and technical teams.
• A proactive mindset with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience writing SOPs and risk assessments.
• Exposure to laboratory automation, data‑capture systems, or scientific instrumentation software.
• CAD, scripting, or Python experience.
• Experience working within a start‑up, scale‑up, or high‑growth R&D environment.

An opportunity to join an early‑stage start‑up in a unique field of development, this role will be influential for company growth with huge daily task variety. The company has a very flat structure with lots opportunity for collaborative working and therefore skill sharing.

Competitive salary + Equity!

If you're passionate about laboratory operations, advanced scientific equipment, and supporting breakthrough research, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Jazz () for more information.