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Oxford Ionics • Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Lab Technician

Employment type:  Full time

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top 3 scores:
95%

Hours flexibility

91%

Location flexibility

90%

Mission

Job Description

The future is quantum. Oxford Ionics is at the forefront of pioneering quantum computing, delivering world-leading innovation to create the most powerful, accurate, and reliable quantum systems. Quantum computing offers a radically new way of building computers that harnesses the power of quantum physics to outperform conventional supercomputers exponentially. Using our unique trapped-ion technology, we are leading the race to unleash quantum computing's unparalleled potential.

What To Expect

We are seeking an experienced Senior Lab Technician to strengthen our technical support team and facilitate the company's ongoing growth and future expansion plans. It's important to note that this is not a team lead position but a senior role within a highly experienced department. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with our existing technical staff on cutting-edge quantum computing systems, supporting engineers and scientists on installations, upgrades, and research projects.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As a Senior Lab Technician, your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting our Quantum Scientists with various research tasks and projects. More importantly, you will have the opportunity to take the lead on initiatives that align with your expertise, empowering you to contribute significantly to our team. In addition to the technical aspects of the position, you will work alongside other technicians to manage stock control, handle purchasing and supplier relations, produce technical documentation, and maintain a tidy and safe lab and workshop environment. This role also involves performing routine tasks necessary for the smooth operation of a well-organised lab.

Requirements

We are seeking candidates with diverse practical technical skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to take responsibility for tasks with minimal supervision and possess experience in several of the following areas: optics and fibre-optics (highly desirable), mechanical assembly, vacuum assembly, electrical wiring, electronic knowledge, working from mechanical and electrical drawings, electronics, surface mount componentry and PCBs, lasers, cryogenics, lab pressurised gases, microscope use, fine part handling and chilled water plant.

Additionally, it would be beneficial if you have further qualifications, experience, or skills, such as experience in a scientific support role or a commercial research environment, experience establishing new facilities, strong computer and IT skills, an advanced modern apprenticeship (Level 3) in Engineering or equivalent industrial experience, or an HNC (Level 4) or higher qualification in Engineering.

Benefits

Oxford Ionics is leading the way in quantum technology, and we need skilled, innovative individuals like you. We offer a range of benefits, including opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, business stock options, uncapped annual leave, flexible working, private medical and dental insurance for you and your family, and much more. Join us and be part of the future of quantum computing.

Oxford Ionics is committed to equal opportunity for all.

Company benefits

Unlimited annual leave
Flexible working week
Share options
Relocation packages
Skilled worker visas
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Life assurance
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Adoption leave
Cycle to work scheme
In office catering
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Company wide holidays/offsites
Teambuilding days
Enhanced pension match/contribution

We asked employees of Oxford Ionics what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
91%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
95%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
78%
Employees are largely happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
71%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
89%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
80%
Employees feel that they can mostly manage how they get their own work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
58%
Employees feel like the diversity is ok and there are some efforts to improve
Inclusion
78%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
82%
Employees feel like it is a really great environment to work in
Mission
90%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
52%
Employees feel that their salary is fair and in line with the market average

Working at Oxford Ionics

Company employees

55

Gender diversity (male:female:non-binary)

78:20:2

Office locations

Oxford, United Kingdom & Boulder, Colorado, United States

Funding levels

£40.0 Million

Hiring Countries

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Israel

Italy

Portugal

Spain

Sweden

United Kingdom

United States

Awards & Achievements

Most flexible companies

Most flexible companies

Flexa100 2024
DeepTech, Data & AI

DeepTech, Data & AI

Industry awards 2023

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