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Closing Date: 23/09/2021

Location/Division: Cambridge

Laboratory Technician

SCI/ MSI Group

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (part time will be considered)

Salary: Competitive rate

Description of role:

TWI is one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in materials joining and engineering processes. We develop innovative solutions for real industry problems that can have a profound impact on the world and people’s lives. 

We seek a practical and detail orientated person(s) to take on the role of Technician in our aggressive environments laboratories.

You will work closely with Project Leaders and fellow technicians, carrying out complex operations in materials and corrosion testing. This will include permeation, exposure, ageing, autoclave testing, chemical analysis (all training supplied). You will be working to quality control guidelines, in-house procedures and testing standards. Utilising your general workshop skills to support the wide range of testing programmes, which will include the use of hand tools and basic machine tools.

Experience and/or a good understanding of Chemical analysis, materials and basic engineering skills with good attention to detail are required.

Knowledge of Gas Chromatography, Polymers, would be an advantage (but not essential) as would IT skills for data logging and data analysis. All training will be supplied In house. You will be expected to work in accordance with current Health & Safety requirements and to high quality standards within tight deadlines.

You will be self-motivated and willing to contribute both in a team environment and independently. You will work with different gases, chemicals and pressures to simulate the environments of the test materials. 

Travel: 

This position may require occasional travel.

Security clearance:

You will require or be prepared for UK security clearance for this role. 

About us:

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

Diversity statement:

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential.  We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Closing Date: 23 September 2021

Reference number: 26/21

For further details, please click on the link below

https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/26-21-Job-Description.pdf

To apply, please click on the link below. 

https://www.irishrcloud.co.uk/recruit/application/apply.aspx?cid=261-5797CB9A-DA67-4F55-BDD5-0D95722A06FD&VacancyID=18117-7276D722-AE19-4AB8-89D8-5BD5FA752063