Laboratory Technician

Adaptavate is a business of the future, a dynamic team of engineers, thinkers, parents, walkers, traders, dreamers, climbers, scientists, gardeners, friends, family, and visionaries. People who think differently to make a big impact through our work together.

We are answering the urgent call to decarbonise construction globally, by developing the low carbon and carbon-negative technologies and products needed, and the industrial ecosystem to deploy them fast, anywhere in the world.

To succeed in our mission, we are looking for a Laboratory Technician to support the development of next-generation building materials through hands on laboratory work, including sample preparation, formulation trials, and product testing. Working closely with scientists, chemists and engineers, the role will involve operating laboratory equipment, recording and presenting results, and contributing to the continuous improvement and scaleup of new products.

This role will include, but is not limited to;

Assisting in the development of the next generation of carbon negative building materials

Carrying out formulation development

Conducting product testing and data collection

Presenting lab results to the wider team

Maintaining high standards of laboratory organisation and cleanliness.

Have practical laboratory or workshop experience (preferably within building/ construction industry)

Be educated in a STEM-related subject

Want to be part of a curious, goal oriented and purpose driven team

Be meticulous with detail and data accuracy

Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning

Competently use basic data analysis and reporting tools.

25 days + bank holidays + your birthday!

Flexible hours. Enhanced parental pay. Ecological pension.

Dependent on experience. Adaptavate are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we stay true to our principles by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.