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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Laboratory Technician

Salary Range
£24,000 - £27,000
£2,000 - £2,250 / mo

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Location Base
Lancaster, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

A fantastic opportunity for a Laboratory or Process Technician to join LiNa Energy, a disruptive clean-tech battery technology company, whose ambition is to significantly contribute to achieving global net-zero targets.

NOTE: LiNa is unable to provide sponsorship for an employment visa. To be considered for this post, you must already hold the right to live and work in the UK .

ROLE SUMMARY

LiNa Energy is developing a novel battery technology to transform current energy storage solutions. As a full-time Laboratory Technician at LiNa, you will support the development program by applying battery manufacturing processes and analytical equipment in our brand-new, state-of-the-art laboratory in central Lancaster. We place a strong emphasis on personal development, and there will be opportunities to develop your skills to the benefit of the company and yourself.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Laboratory experience with a relevant HNC, HND or similar.
  • Possess experience with mechanical lab equipment, such as furnaces, presses, metal processing etc
  • An understanding and experience of adherence to laboratory safe working principles, operational efficiency, and delivery
  • Possess a high level of attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to contribute to team discussions related to developing operational solutions, where appropriate and necessary
  • Capability to process and summarise data clearly, in addition to an organised and meticulous approach to data storage and handling
  • The successful candidate will bring a positive can-do attitude to the team and a willingness to take ownership of their work

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

LiNa Energy is commercialising a safe, high-performance, low-cost, solid-state sodium battery technology for stationary storage and transport applications. We work at the cutting-edge of alternative battery technology.

At LiNa, we strive to create a healthy work environment by placing a strong emphasis on teamwork, openness, and communication between all areas of the business. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the technical team and drive LiNa’s cutting edge, disruptive battery technology to full commercialisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

LiNa is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Lancaster, LA1 4XQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: LabTec-Feb2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Technician roles across LiNa Energy Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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