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.

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17 July 2026

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2+ years

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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.

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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
  • Speciality 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.

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