SAR Laboratory Technician; FTC

Job Description

Our recently upgraded SAR Laboratories in Basingstoke test the latest consumer wireless electronic tech for the rate at which energy is absorbed by the human body when exposed to a radio frequency electromagnetic field.

We are now hiring for a Laboratory Technician for a fixed‑term contract of one year. You’ll perform hands‑on testing, write reports for customers, and help the team maintain accreditation standards. After initial training at our Basingstoke labs, the Technician will work on site with our customer in Slough.

We’re looking for people passionate about innovation, who embrace change and love new challenges. Join our team, influence emerging technology and forge a successful career at the center of safety science.

• Help set up the laboratory for testing.
• Review test plans prior to testing.
• Undertake SAR testing of a range of wireless electronic devices.
• Assist in analysis of test results and help engineers write test reports.
• Assist the team in maintaining accreditation standards such as equipment and site maintenance, ensure adequate record keeping, help other engineers and expedite technical reports.
• Update the company work monitoring systems with accurate details and job status for each item of work the Technician is responsible for.
• Meet customer delivery requirements in all respects.

• HNC or a degree in a relevant subject, e.g. engineering.
• 3 months to 1 year of hands‑on testing experience, either with SAR or equivalent such as RF/EMC or other cellular testing.
• Knowledge of some SAR test standards: EN 50360, EN 62311, EN 50566, EN 62209‑1/2/1528, EN 50383/50385, FCC SAR KDB’s publication, IEEE
  1528, RSS 102.
• Excellent communication skills, both within the organisation and potentially with customers.
• Hard‑working attitude and a flexible outlook.
• Able to work well within a close‑knit team, but also happy working independently.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; this role does not support visa applications or future sponsorship.