lab technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our multinational company, founded in 1925, provides accurate data, on time, with high touch by integrating science, technology, and business expertise. With operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, we support customers in a variety of industries including transportation, life sciences, packaging, materials, components, consumer, and energy.
Our Medical Device Testing (MDT) division is a world-class team established to support the innovative and thriving medical device and combination drug product industries. Due to our continued success and increased investment, we are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Physical Testing Department.
As part of our passionate and supportive team, you will be carrying out multiple testing programs and providing quality data on time to the Project Leaders. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring products are safe and fit for use. Problem-solving skills, a hands-on approach, and a passion for physical sciences are key to success in this role.
The ideal candidate will have a science or engineering degree, but we encourage candidates with hands-on experience in physical testing or device testing laboratories to apply. We offer a generous benefits package, including private healthcare, pension, 25 days annual leave, and flexible working hours.
Join us as Smithers MDT Ltd, an equal opportunities employers, and be part of our year on year growth and exciting opportunities for career progression. Apply now and innovate with confidence!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Research & Development
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for lab technician roles across Smithers Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Research & Development.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,969 - £20,632 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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