QC Technician

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies and New Space ventures who want to scale their businesses/organizations with skilled talent.
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a dynamic Laboratory Technician to join our team at the esteemed ESA-ECSAT site in Harwell, UK. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be working within the ESA’s Sample Analogue Curation Facility (SACF). The overarching aim of the SACF is to provide expert support on analogue sample topics to research and technology development projects (focused on space exploration and planetary science applications) within ESA, its member states, and the rest of Europe.
As Laboratory Technician youwill concentrate your activities on the following:
Support the preparation and analysis of new and existing analogue samples, and the drafting of sample characterization plans and standardised results reports.
Maintain and file data outputs/records generated from sample preparation and analysis activities.
Technical degree (Bachelor’s degree, Diploma, or equivalent) in geology, geochemistry, analytical chemistry, or other relevant subject.
~4 years of experience preferably working in a geology, geochemistry, or other relevant laboratory, with preference for demonstrable experience using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), and spectroscopic instruments (e.g. A desired asset is a history of handling and analysing datasets produced by such instruments, including familiarity with associated software (e.g. Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
~ Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
~ Corporate Benefits Package
• Company events
• Access to training
A world of opportunity- You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
About Serco
Serco Europe has operated in the Netherlands and Spain over the past 30 years, mainly in the field of Space. Serco Netherlands and Spain have a long history of partnership and trust with the European Space Agency (ESA).
In both countries, Serco is proud to deliver the highest calibre of people and services at ESTEC (ESA’s technology and engineering hub) and ESAC (ESA’s Astronomy and Science centre).