Laboratory Technician

Expleo is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support our customer in Coventry, working in an advanced battery and materials analysis laboratory.

Location: Coventry (On-site)

Rate: £21.80 per hour (Umbrella)

Start Times: 07:00 / 07:30 / 08:00

Contract Length: 12 Months

The Role

This is a practical, laboratory-based position focused on chemical analysis and materials testing to support research and quality functions. You’ll play a key role in maintaining an efficient and safe workflow of analytical samples while working closely with materials engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples including calibration and test samples from battery cell components
• Operate laboratory equipment including:
• GC-MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry)
• ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma)
• Work with:
• Fume hoods, gloveboxes
• Calibrated pipettes and balances
• Microwave digester systems
• Maintain accurate records using instrument software, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Support laboratory workflow and ensure timely sample processing
• Follow all safety protocols, including COSHH and risk assessments
• Assist with battery cell teardowns using mechanical tools (when required)

Skills Required

• Use of Chemistry instrumentation such as GCMS or related equipment.
• Use of wet-chemistry techniques
• Ideally use of XPS, ICP, TGA, Gloveboxes.
• A healthy respect for working with Hazardous materials is a must, without complacency.

Education:

Level 4 qualification in Chemistry such as a HND is advantageous.

Additional Information

This is a fully on-site, hands-on role and is not suitable for remote or hybrid working.