Laboratory Technician

Salience Labs


Lab Technician
Salience Labs • Oxford, United Kingdom • via Salience Labs
Full–time
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Job description
⌕ Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly organised, hands-on Lab Technician to manage the daily operations of our photonics R&D and testing laboratories in Oxford. This role is crucial in supporting our engineering teams as they push the boundaries of optical computing and high-performance AI hardware.

You’ll be responsible for lab organisation, safety, and procurement while also contributing directly to assembly, testing, and characterisation of photonic systems. With three to four days a week expected on-site, this is a role for someone who thrives in a technical lab environment, enjoys working with precision equipment, and takes pride in creating safe and efficient conditions for experimental work.

✎ What you'll be doing:
• Maintain organisation, cleanliness, and safety compliance across our labs.
• Manage inventories of supplies, components, and consumables.
• Coordinate procurement activities.
• Spot and resolve process inefficiencies.
• Support assembly, testing, and characterisation of photonic test systems.
• Operate lab equipment such as optical spectrum analysers, power meters, fibre alignment stations, interferometers, and laser sources.
• Use optical and electronic test and measurement equipment confidently.
• Work with engineers to improve experimental setups and support automation through scripting.
• Train colleagues on lab equipment and safety procedures.
• Recommend and implement upgrades to lab infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on support for research and testing activities.

𓏗𓏗 What we're looking for:
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• At least 2 years of practical experience in a lab-based technical role.
• Familiarity with optical and electronic test equipment and data analysis tools.
• Strong background in Python for scripting or automation.
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills, with clear communication.

✧ Even better if you:
• Have knowledge of optical components, alignment techniques, and laser safety.
• Bring experience with high-speed optoelectronic device design and characterisation.
• Are confident with advanced equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, or precision stages.
• Have worked with photonic integrated circuits (PICs), lasers, modulators, or detectors.
• Can use CAD software such as Fusion or SolidWorks.
• Have experience with automation protocols like LXI or SCPI.

This is a chance to contribute directly to frontier R&D, supporting the development of optical systems that will redefine AI hardware. If you enjoy building and maintaining world-class labs and want to be part of a collaborative, pioneering team, we’d love to hear from you.
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Azenta


Laboratory Technician
Azenta • Takeley, United Kingdom • via Glassdoor
29 days ago
Full–time
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Job description
GENEWIZ UK Ltd

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Laboratory Technician

Takeley, Essex

Monday to Friday with shift work (12 till 8pm)

At Azenta, new ideas, technologies and ways of thinking drive our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

Azenta Life Sciences is a market leader in automated biosample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development and clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally.

The team hold an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join the Sanger sequencing team based in Takeley, Essex.

Monday to Friday with shift work

No previous experience is required as all necessary training will be given, applicants must have a positive “can do” attitude.

What You Will Do
• Processing work orders; data recording both manually and electronically.
• Prepare sequencing template, including: preparation, amplification and PCR purification.
• Check inventory and replenish consumable supplies.
• Prepare buffers and related solutions for onsite processors.
• Strictly follow SOPs and Manager’s direction in training, sample handling, project processing and documentation.
• Assist and maintain the cleanliness of work area.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Bring
• Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written are essential.
• Ability to manage own load, work under pressure and to multiple deadlines.
• Great analytical approach and problem solving.
• Be an effective team-player committed to company goals.
• Keen, Self motivated, proactive and a self starter.
• Ability to react to situations with a “sense of urgency” and responsibility.
• Must have some IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel.
• Please note own transportation preferable due to office location.

Our Offer
• Become part of a company that makes a positive contribution to launching groundbreaking scientific developments and therapies.
• Contribute to innovative cell therapies and be a part of revolutionary cancer therapies.
• Take advantage of the operational opportunities in a growing, modern, and innovative company within the health care/life science industry.
• Experience an intensive exchange of experiences and close cooperation in a worldwide network with our customers, friends, and partners.
• After your initial training, you will receive regular training and further education opportunities that are tailored to your needs.
• A workplace that promotes your maximum.
• Positive corporate culture and practiced teamwork across all locations.
• Our other benefits include:
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company Pension.
• Life Insurance.
• Electric vehicle leasing.
• Cycle to Work.
• Denplan.
• Azenta Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Profit sharing.
• LinkedIn Learning cooperation.

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at HR.Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.