Lab Engineering Maintenance Technician - Contract

Are you passionate about AI, Robotics & Advanced Future Technology? Do you want to solve some of the hardest scientific and engineering challenges of our time?

Proactive Global have partnered with a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) research lab who are on a mission to benefit all of humanity by solving intelligence and advancing science.

The company is a group of scientists, engineers, ethicists and more who use technology for public benefit and scientific discovery. Their main goal is to develop more general and capable problem-solving systems, known as artificial general intelligence (AGI). They are renowned for their interdisciplinary focus combining AI, machine learning and neuroscience research. It's the go-to place is you want to be on the forefront of discovery!

Headquartered in London, this contract position is based on site. Please note that it is a short-term contract.

Responsibilities:

Manage inventory of hardware components, equipment, products, and other supplies
Select and procure new equipment, spare parts, and supplies
Maintain supplies of hardware components, equipment, etc. to the company's expectations and highlight all potential shortages and proactively work to ensure minimal interruption to operations.
Facilitate organisation of lab spaces to ensure optimal layout, cleanliness, and care for all company's hardware, equipment, and components in line with the company's procedures and policies.

Deploy and manage compliance with regulatory requirements specific to the equipment and the lab
Maintain lab equipment (e.g., air compressors, water filters) as necessary to ensure consistent operations of the lab with minimal to no disruptions.
Provide safety oversight for equipment and act as subject matter expert on safe operations of the hardware and equipment.
Train researchers, engineers, and other staff on equipment usage, lab
Execute new equipment and workcell designs, schedule and optimise the use of all associated hardware and equipment as well as ensure no conflicts for use of equipment take place.
Schedule all experiments and bug triage

Conduct experiments (hardware, software, system integration) in the lab

Contractor will assist in the setup, execution, teardown, and documentation around testing as required.

Reasons why you should apply:

You will work alongside some of the most intelligent minds in the world
You will be part of a team who all share a passion for AI, Robotics, and Technology
You will be working in a collaborative environment working towards one common goal
You will have the opportunity to be part of advanced future technology and innovation

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Zuzanna Szelest at or (phone number removed).

Why work with Proactive Global?

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