Acid Lab Technician

The Acid Laboratory at the GIC plays an integral role in supporting Element Six’s research activities. In our laboratories, a team of skilled operators, technicians and scientists produce and evaluate new diamond super-hard materials for the global market. This work includes understanding the fundamentals of materials science, designing equipment and process engineering.

As an Acid Laboratory Technician, you will ensure a safe working environment for researchers to carry out laboratory scale chemical processes.

You will be involved in carrying out a variety of tasks, specific to the needs of R&D projects, through routine chemical processes using standard operating procedures.

As a key contact for researchers, you will assist with their projects by providing both hands-on assistance and technical advice.

You will be responsible for ensuring the Acid Lab is kept fully stocked and in a clean and safe condition.

Duties and tasks

• Perform a variety of tasks through routine chemical and analytical processes following standard operating procedures.
• Carry out risk assessments for processes in the Acid Laboratory.
• Write Standard Operating Procedures for new chemical processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensuring work is carried out using best practice.
• Routine maintenance of equipment and verification of performance.
• Provide training in routine chemical processes and on-going technical support.
• Ensuring laboratories are fully stocked, safe and operational.
• Comply with department and Company procedures including Health & Safety.

• Experience of working in a chemical laboratory and the use of strong acids, such as hydrofluoric acid.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety standards as well as quality procedures.
• A diligent worker with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in MS office software and relevant software for data acquisition, treatment and processing.