Lab Technician - Stirling

UNDO is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: climate change. We are a fast-growing for-profit business that is already one of the biggest carbon removal companies in the world. But this is only the start - we have ambitious plans aligned with great funding, excellent people and an inclusive team. You too could make your mark and help remove 1 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2030 with our nature-based technology, enhanced weathering.

Role overview

A brand new role as part of UNDO’s growth, this role is vital to delivering our strategic objectives and continuing to lead the way in enhanced rock weathering. You will lead and assist with soil and pore water analyses and help manage our lab in Stirling. 

This role is initially a 6 month contract as we deliver against some ambitious objectives over the second half of this year.  

Where you’ll spend your time

• A variety of laboratory work including the use of an autotitrator to measure pH, EC and alkalinity of both soil and water samples
• Supporting the field techs as needed with collecting soil and pore water samples from across our research sites
• Assist in recording, archiving, and managing sample collections.
• The role involves significant physical activity including manual handling of soil samples as well as working outdoors on research sites in all weathers.

We’d love to see from you

We are looking for someone with a passion for climate change who is keen to use their skills in agricultural or environmental science to make a real-world impact. The ideal candidate will have an energetic, dedicated work ethic, be methodical and organised and have a willingness to learn.

Essential:

• Relevant environmental science degree (or equivalent qualification and experience)
• Experience in using a variety of laboratory techniques
• Valid driver’s licence, reliable transportation and willingness to travel
• Ability to conduct field work independently and unsupervised
• Ability to operate independently as well as work effectively in a diverse team

Desirable:

• An interest in soil science
• Experience with running an autotitrator
• Some experience using Google suite - docs, slides, sheets
• Experience handling large amounts of data

Working environment

• This role will be spent mostly at our lab in Stirling and across our field sites in Scotland, but there may be some days of home-working. We do cover mileage for any business-required travel. 
• We also have an amazing office in County Hall in central London -- under the London Eye and overlooking the river. There is no requirement for you to visit this office, although it is available if you’d like to.
• We recognise that there is no substitute for in-person time together and try to get the teams together regularly for in-person connection. 

What you'll get when you join us

• The opportunity to pioneer carbon removal, impacting the planet for the better
• A truly committed and collaborative team of passionate field and lab techs, and operational specialists  
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank hols!)  and other paid leave such as volunteer, company sick and dependent leave
• Enhanced Family Policies
• Industry leading pension contributions of up to 17%
• Employee Assistance Programme - a confidential helpful for you and your family. Financial, wellbeing and emotional support available

We're an equal opportunity employer. We are looking for the best candidate based on the value they can add. Our culture is hugely important to us and we welcome applicants of all race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We encourage all candidates who believe they have the required skills and experience for any of our roles to apply. We also welcome applications from candidates who have a keen interest and passion for fighting climate change.