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Job Title: Wet Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

What’s in it for me?

Socode are proud to be partnering with a battery start-up who are redefining the future of energy storage through advanced materials and proprietary electrochemistry. You’ll be working closely with experts in the field of battery technology, right at the heart of the UK Deeptech ecosystem in Cambridge.

This role offers the chance to gain deep, hands-on experience with novel cathode and electrolyte chemistry, and become an integral part in the transition from benchtop R&D to scalable manufacturing processes.

What will I be doing?

You will support critical wet lab operations that feed directly into scalable manufacturing processes, with responsibilities including:

• Slurry Formulation & Characterisation
  • Prepare electrode slurries using proprietary active materials, advanced binders, and conductive additives
  • Work with a range of organic solvents and dispersants to create homogenous, reproducible mixtures
  • Operate lab equipment including overhead stirrers, planetary mixers, and precision balances
• Process Development Support
  • Follow and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Assist in the development and optimisation of new formulations for scale-up
  • Maintain detailed batch records and formulation logs for traceability and quality control
• Lab Operations & Compliance
  • Ensure daily lab operations run smoothly and efficiently
  • Monitor and manage chemical inventory and lab consumables
  • Uphold safety standards, maintain cleanliness, and comply with COSHH and other regulatory requirements

What do I need to be successful?

• A-Level/NVQ, BTEC, or HNC in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field or equivalent industry experience in a wet chemistry lab
• Practical experience with chemical handling, solvent mixing, or formulation chemistry
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment (e.g., overhead stirrers, balances, fume hoods, gloveboxes is a plus)
• Experience working to SOPs and maintaining accurate lab notebooks and batch records
• Awareness of chemical hygiene and safe lab practices
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a strong desire to work on impactful sustainability technologies
  
  

Interested in the role? Then you can either:

• Submit your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ – We know it might not be up to date. Send what you have and we’ll talk.
• Connect with me on LinkedIn for an informal chat – Mo Baker at Socode
• Call our Cambridge office – Google “Socode Cambridge” call the number and ask for Mo

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology
• IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting

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