Job Description

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