Job opportunity

R&D Technician / R&D Technicianess

Proclinical Cambridge October 18, 2026

Join Proclinical as an R&D Technician

Help bring science to life and play a pivotal role in delivering impactful research that drives healthcare innovation! Proclinical is seeking an R&D Technician to support a small team of engineers in the development of innovative agritech products. These products focus on monitoring animal wellbeing, aiding farmers in better understanding and caring for their livestock.

In this role, you will work closely with a lab manager and a multidisciplinary team of product designers, mechanical engineers, and electronic engineers. Your contributions will be essential in maintaining and enhancing the laboratory, workshop, and storage facilities, as well as in supporting product testing, prototype assembly, and reporting results.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the efficient operation of the R&D laboratory, workshop, and storage area.
  • Implement and maintain improved processes for calibration, risk assessments, asset management, consumables management, and operating procedures.
  • Conduct COSHH assessments, manage PPE, and ensure compliance with cleanliness and waste management protocols.
  • Maintain up-to-date safety practices, including COSHH and risk assessments, for all lab users.
  • Oversee the calibration, servicing, and inspection of laboratory and workshop equipment.
  • Procure materials, consumables, tools, and capital equipment as needed.
  • Enhance laboratory and testing capabilities to meet evolving project requirements.
  • Plan resources and coordinate with external testing facilities when necessary.

Key Skills and Requirements

  • Strong organizational skills to effectively manage laboratory, workshop, and storage operations.
  • Familiarity with calibration, risk assessments, and asset management processes.
  • Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices in a laboratory environment.
  • Experience in purchasing and inventory management for consumables and equipment.
  • Ability to develop and enhance laboratory and testing capabilities.
  • Proficiency in managing cleanliness, waste, and environmental health and safety (EHS) standards.
  • Collaborative mindset to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Proclinical is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Proclinical is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Work locationCambridge, Switzerland

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