Laboratory Technician

Job Description

[Employer hidden], is recruiting an experienced Part-Time laboratory technician to assist MCS Corrosion Engineers and Technical Director in failure investigations, testing projects and lab-related management tasks. The position will be based at MCS’s laboratories in Darley Dale, Derbyshire (on the edge of the Peak District National Park).

MCS carry out laboratory and on-site testing for a range of clients in the building services sector, including building owners, FM companies, water treatment companies, chemical suppliers and solicitors/insurance companies. Typical work would involve equipment maintenance, mechanical preparation of testing samples, laboratory testing and assessments under supervision.

General Details

• Working Hours: part-time with a minimum of 15 hours
• Based from MCS’s lab in Darley Dale
• Immediate start

The Role

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work within a small team supporting our experienced corrosion engineers and consultants in a wide variety of projects. Training will be provided to undertake a variety of lab tests in accordance with specific standards, enabling the candidate to employ their experience of different techniques to solve challenges. Problem-solving skills and attitude are key to our business.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support to engineers and consultants
• Responsible for maintaining equipment, ensuring calibrations and ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Prepare test specimens using various techniques
• Execute laboratory testing and evaluation according to standard procedures using methods including microscopy, chemical analysis and utilising analytical equipment
• Assist senior engineers with different sorts of testing tasks
• Assist senior engineers with site visits and survey activities

Essential Requirements

• HNC or equivalent in a scientific subject
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a similar role
• Experience in operating different electrical and mechanical equipment
• Hands-on, problem-solving, and self-motivation attitude
• Excellent English (spoken and written)
• Working knowledge of MS Office and computer
• Good attention to detail
• Keen to learn new techniques

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with lab management, maintenance & testing
• A degree in a related subject (materials, physics, chemistry, electric or similar)
• Understanding of basic engineering and science
• Experience with tools, making, adapting and repairing
• Experience with the testing of metallic materials
• Driving license

Benefits

• 25 holidays per year, pro rata based on hours worked
• Pension scheme

About Midland Corrosion Services

A small, friendly and successful company founded in 2001. The company has established itself as one of the UK’s leading corrosion consultancy and testing companies, which has worked with over 300 different clients across the UK and Europe. Since 2017, MCS has been part of Sandberg LLP – a leading materials and engineering consultancy based in Clapham, London.

Please visit MCS’s website for more information. https://www.midlandcorrosion.co.uk/