Laboratory Support Associate – Advanced Materials

Are you looking to build your career within a cutting-edge scientific environment?

We are seeking a Laboratory Support Associate to join a highly specialised Advanced Materials laboratory in London. Working across cleanroom and research facilities, you will play a key role in ensuring the laboratories remain safe, compliant, and fully operational, supporting pioneering research and development.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced laboratory environment. You will work closely with scientists, engineers and laboratory teams, providing essential support across laboratory operations, specialist equipment, chemical and gas management, waste handling and Health & Safety activities. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency and sustainability.

Experience Required

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a laboratory support, laboratory technician or laboratory facilities role.
• Previous experience working within a cleanroom or semiconductor/materials science environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting or operating CVD, PVD or ALD process equipment.
• Experience handling nanomaterials or engineered particles while following containment protocols.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in the safe handling and segregated storage of flammable, toxic and corrosive chemicals.
• Confident changing and connecting compressed gas cylinders (inert and non-hazardous).
• Familiar with the safe handling and use of liquid nitrogen (cryogens).
• Basic operation and first-line maintenance of laboratory vacuum and cooling systems.
• Experience using a chemical inventory management system or LIMS.
• Understanding of laboratory glassware washing, drying and siliconisation procedures.
• Strong understanding of laboratory Health & Safety, COSHH and safe working practices.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy laboratory environment.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with excellent communication skills.

Role Responsibilities

• Laboratory Housekeeping & Cleanroom Maintenance
• Experiment Set-Up & Breakdown
• Waste Management – Nanomaterial, Chemical & General
• Specialty Gas & Cryogen Logistics
• Chemical Stores & Inventory Management
• Equipment Support & Facilities Liaison
• Safety Inspections & Compliance
• Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Salary & Benefits

Monday to Friday working hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Opportunity to work within a world-class Advanced Materials research environment.

Collaborative and innovative team culture.

Excellent opportunity to develop your laboratory operations career within a highly specialised scientific setting.

Be part of an organisation delivering pioneering research and technological innovation.