Lab Technician

About the Role

This role focuses on supporting a cutting-edge project aimed at scaling up microwave-driven dry methane reforming processes for syngas production—a critical step in advancing sustainable energy solutions. Working in collaboration with and under the supervision of Dr Michael Jie in the Chemistry Department, and instructed by the project funder (company), the successful candidate will contribute to achieving key project milestones.

The candidate will be responsible for designing and executing reproducible experiments to generate reliable statistical data. This includes replicating catalyst preparation and characterisation, performing dry methane reforming experiments under microwave-driven conditions, and conducting durability tests to ensure long-term catalyst performance. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong focus on data integrity to deliver outcomes that align with industrial objectives.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual with a strong background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field. You should possess relevant knowledge and experience in catalyst preparation, characterisation, and evaluation. Familiarity with microwave-driven processes and syngas production would be advantageous, but not essential.

You should be comfortable working in a laboratory environment, with a proven ability to conduct and document experiments accurately and maintain a high standard of safety and organisation. Experience in maintaining accurate records and producing detailed reports is essential, as is the ability to analyse and interpret experimental data effectively.

About the School

The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences consists of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Chemistry. It is one of five schools in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The School is an exciting and dynamic environment, home to over 530 undergraduate students, 70 postgraduate taught students, and 130 teaching and research staff. Our research is highly collaborative, working with colleagues across all three faculties and supported by partnerships with industry, NHS and other stakeholders.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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