{"id":3867179,"url":"https://alion.io/job/thermulon-lab-technician","title":"Lab Technician","company":{"id":3792787,"name":"Thermulon","domain":"thermulon.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/thermulon","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"LIMS","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-06T12:42:51Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-06","last_verified_at":"2026-11-08T19:19:05Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"About the role\nThermulon is a UK aerogel insulation company developing a cost-competitive manufacturing process. We are scaling from pilot into commercial-scale production to serve European and global customers.\nThe Lab Technician runs Thermulon's 25 L pilot reactor end to end, from reagent preparation through to finished aerogel powder, and owns downstream powder handling and product characterisation, including thermal conductivity and density testing. This is a hands-on role in a small, lean organisation for an experienced operator who takes pride in consistent, well-documented batches. You'll work closely with our process engineers and chemists, and help train newer team members.\nLocation: Thermulon laboratories, Westbourne Studios, London W10\nFirst round interviews will take place w/c 16th November.\nWhat this role needs from you\nYou'll live Thermulon's values: Safe, Collaborate, Impact, Pace, Innovate and Grow. In practice that means:\nAn uncompromising attitude to safety when handling chemicals and powders, and the confidence to stop a job if something isn't right. \nReal diligence and care for batch records and test data that engineers and customers rely on. \nGenuine energy for hands-on work, close to the detail, and seeing batches through to completion. \nA practical problem solver, comfortable in a developing process where not every procedure is yet fixed. \nA team player who enjoys sharing know-how and helping newer colleagues build their skills. \nComfort working in a small, fast-moving organisation where you'll help shape how things are done. \nKey accountabilities\nHandle hazardous chemicals in line with risk assessments, COSHH and PPE requirements; contribute to risk assessments and keep the work area clean and organised. \nRun reactor batches end to end, from reagent and stock solution preparation and charging through to finished dry powder. \nWork to SOPs and batch records, recording process parameters, observations and deviations accurately and in real time. \nSieve, weigh, blend, package and label aerogel powder, with good dust control and contamination prevention. \nPerform thermal conductivity measurements and bulk and tapped density testing; prepare samples and log results in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). \nSet up, clean and maintain the reactor, sieves and test instruments; carry out routine calibration checks and report faults. \nTrack powder and raw material stock, transfers and shipments, keeping inventory records and LIMS entries up to date. \nHelp train and coach newer technicians, and help write and improve SOPs as the process matures. \nSupport process engineers and scientists with trials, troubleshooting and improvements to yield, consistency and throughput.\nRequirements\nWe welcome applicants who don't tick every box. If you tick most of them and are keen to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply.\nEssential\nHands-on experience operating chemical process equipment, such as batch reactors, pilot plant or scale-up equipment, in a lab, pilot or manufacturing setting. \nExperience handling hazardous chemicals under SOPs, risk assessments and COSHH. \nA track record of accurate, diligent record keeping, such as batch records, logbooks or LIMS. \nExperience with powder handling (weighing, sieving, transfer) and/or routine analytical testing. \nA relevant qualification (e.g. HNC/HND, BTEC or BSc in Chemistry, Chemical/Process Engineering or Materials Science), or equivalent practical experience. \nDesirable\nKnowledge of silica-based chemistry. \nExperience using a LIMS and stock or inventory tracking systems. \nFamiliarity with thermal conductivity, density or particle-size testing. \nManual handling and safe chemical storage good practice.\nBenefits\nJob Type: Full-time, London-based, Permanent\nSalary:\nWellbeing:\n30 days' holiday. \nFlexible working outside core hours, based on workload and team agreements. \nPrivate medical insurance for you and your dependants (medical, dental, mental health, wellbeing, alternative treatments and travel insurance). \n£600 a year health and wellbeing allowance to spend on what helps you most, from a gym membership to a spa day or therapy sessions. \nRide to work scheme: a new bicycle and equipment through salary sacrifice, with tax savings. \nYou'll be supported by a mentor from the technical team, with a clear progression route within the Thermulon Career Path.\nWe are especially keen to encourage applications from people underrepresented in the deep tech and climate space. 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