Future Tech Jobs Future Tech Jobs

Senior Laboratory Technologist (Level 6)

Petrarch Panels
Saint Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£38,000 – £43,000 pa

Salary

£38,000 – £43,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
29 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Work with advanced materials and modern laboratory equipment See your work used on major international projects Take ownership of a key technical function Be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team Opportunities to grow your expertise and influence
Share
Save job
Create job alert

Senior Laboratory Technologist (Level 6) -Competitive Salary– St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex

The Role

Are you ready to take ownership of a laboratory where your ideas shape real products used on major projects? Do you want a hands-on role where you can lead, improve processes and see the impact of your work? If so, this Senior Laboratory Technologist (Level 6) role offers the chance to make a real impact while developing your career in a specialist field.

You will step into a position where your knowledge and decisions genuinely matter. You will lead a specialist laboratory, influence how products are developed and ensure high standards are met from concept through to production.

This is not just a routine lab role. You will have the opportunity to shape new engineered-stone products, refine processes and bring ideas to life. Your work will be seen in completed buildings across the UK and beyond, giving you a real sense of achievement.

You will also benefit from variety in your day-to-day work. From hands-on prototyping to improving methods and supporting colleagues, you will build both your technical expertise and leadership experience.

If you are ready to step into a role where your work truly matters, apply today and take the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure safe and efficient workflows

* Develop and refine engineered-stone formulations, including resins and fillers

* Carry out laboratory prototyping and sample preparation

* Ensure consistency between lab processes and manufacturing methods

* Lead physical, mechanical, and fire-performance testing

* Maintain accurate records, batch data, and documentation

* Identify improvements in methods and equipment use

* Support and guide junior laboratory staff

* Work closely with R&D, production, and regulatory teams

The Company

Petrarch Ltd is a UK manufacturer of premium reconstituted stone cladding and aluminium framing systems. Our products are used on high-profile projects across the UK, EU, and USA.

Quality is at the centre of everything we do. With a 50-year warranty behind our products, we are trusted by architects, designers, and contractors who expect the highest standards.

The Benefits

* Work with advanced materials and modern laboratory equipment

* See your work used on major international projects

* Take ownership of a key technical function

* Be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team

* Opportunities to grow your expertise and influence

The Person

To succeed as a Senior Laboratory Technologist (Level 6), you will bring both technical knowledge and a practical, hands-on approach.

You will have:

* A degree (Level 6) in polymer chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or similar

* Experience in polymer composites, engineered stone, or lab-based manufacturing

* Strong understanding of lab processes and material systems

* Confidence working independently and managing priorities

* A careful and methodical approach with strong attention to detail

* A clear focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Scientist

L-ev8 Recruitment Ltd Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
£40,000 – £48,000 pa On-site

Senior Pensions Administrator

Johnson Matthey London, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Senior CFD Engineer - Turbomachinery

PhysicsX North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom
On-site Clearance Required

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Products

Where to Advertise Materials Science Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Where to advertise materials science jobs UK in 2026: specialist boards, academic channels and societies that reach physicists, chemists and metallurgists. The candidate pool spans physicists, chemists, metallurgists, ceramicists, polymer scientists and computational materials researchers — a highly multidisciplinary community with distinct professional identities, academic networks and job search behaviours. The strongest candidates are typically embedded in university research groups, national laboratories, government-funded programmes or deep tech R&D teams, and move between roles through specialist academic channels, professional societies and sector-specific networks rather than mainstream job boards. This guide, published by MaterialsScienceJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise materials science roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Jobs

Materials Science Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

Materials Science Jobs UK 2026: roles, salaries and the trends shaping UK materials science hiring over the next three years — from batteries to composites. Materials science sits at the foundation of almost every technology transition that matters right now. The batteries powering the electric vehicle revolution, the semiconductors enabling artificial intelligence, the lightweight composites reducing aircraft emissions, the biomaterials replacing damaged human tissue, the thin films making solar cells more efficient — none of these advances are possible without breakthroughs in the science and engineering of materials. And breakthroughs in materials science require people. The UK materials science jobs market has historically been one of the quieter corners of the STEM hiring landscape — important, deeply technical, and consistently in demand, but rarely the subject of the breathless coverage that AI or blockchain attract. That relative obscurity is beginning to change. The convergence of the net zero transition, the semiconductor sovereignty agenda, the advanced manufacturing investment wave, and the growing role of computational and AI-driven materials discovery is elevating materials science to a strategic priority for governments, investors, and employers in a way that is directly reshaping the jobs market. For job seekers, this shift represents a genuine opportunity — but one that rewards those who understand the specific technical, commercial, and policy dynamics driving materials science hiring rather than those who simply arrive with a materials science degree and expect the market to do the rest. The roles being created now are more interdisciplinary, more computationally demanding, and more commercially oriented than the materials science jobs of even three years ago. This article breaks down what the UK materials science jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career at the leading edge of a discipline that has never been more consequential.

Careers

How Many Materials Science Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Materials Science Job?

Materials science tools for UK materials jobs in 2026: how many characterisation, simulation (DFT, FEA), microscopy and lab analytics tools you really need on your CV. If you’re navigating the materials science job market, it can feel like the list of tools, techniques and platforms you should learn grows every week. One job advert mentions electron microscopy, another mentions X-ray diffraction, yet another wants experience with thermal analysis, spectroscopy, simulation software, statistical packages, manufacturing QA systems and more. With so many specialised methods and instruments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed — and to start thinking you need to know everything just to be considered. Here’s the honest truth most materials science hiring managers won’t tell you directly: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every piece of equipment or software. They hire you because you can use the tools you do know to answer real questions, make reliable measurements and communicate results clearly. Tools are essential — no question — but they are secondary to problem-solving ability, scientific reasoning and experimental rigour. So the real question is: how many materials science tools do you actually need to know to get a job? The precise number depends on the role you want, but for most job seekers the answer is far fewer than you think. This article breaks down what employers really value, which tools are core, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so your CV and interviews stand out for the right reasons.

🍪 Basic, anonymous analytics (aggregate counts only, never shared) are always on. Accept to also enable third-party tools — Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Mixpanel, Leadfeeder — which help us match you with relevant Materials Science roles. We never sell your data or use it for cross-site advertising. See our Cookie Policy.