Research technician Work, Jobs in Banbury, Oxf (with Salaries)

Research, Development and Test Technician (RDT)
Safran —Banbury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
Research Technician
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £32,108 - £37,338 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Annual leave
6d
(Fixed Term) Laboratory Technician, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassay
Moderna, Inc. —Oxford
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
Senior Research Technician
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £41,636 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Annual leave
6d
R&D NDT & Service Technician
Haas F1 Team —Banbury
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Quick apply
6d
Electronics Lab Technician
Lumai —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Assembly
- Machine learning
- AI
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Laboratory Tech Analysis - Skilled Technician
Select Engineering —Coventry
- £23.60 an hour
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- In-person
9h
Assistant Laboratory and Facilities Technicians
University of Oxford TSS —Headington
- £15.31 an hour
- Temporary
- Laboratory experience
9h
Laboratory and Electronics Technician
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £41,636 a year
- Laboratory experience
- University
- No degree

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Research, Development and Test Technician (RDT)
Safran —Banbury
Plan, set up, execute and report on engineering test programmes to support R&D activities. Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted…
Research Technician
University of Oxford —Oxford
You will work alongside other research technicians within the group and contribute to the timely completion of research projects including processing of sputum,…
£32,108 - £37,338 a year
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Research, Development and Test Technician (RDT)

Safran -
Banbury

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel

Full job description

Published 05.07.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Banbury , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Technician

# 2026-171344

Published 05.07.2026

Job Description

What does the role look like?

This is a highly hands-on R&D technician role supporting the development of next-generation composite products and manufacturing technologies for aerospace applications. You'll work closely with engineers in a collaborative R&D environment, manufacturing and testing advanced composite structures using cutting-edge processes such as robotic winding, tri-axial braiding and High-Pressure Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM).

The role combines practical manufacturing with structured testing, helping to turn innovative concepts into validated, high-performance composite solutions.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

Manufacture and assemble advanced composite components using filament winding, braiding, RTM, mechanical fastening and structural adhesives
Plan, set up, execute and report on engineering test programmes to support R&D activities
Design, build and adapt bespoke test enclosures, fixtures and rigs to enable safe, repeatable testing
Conduct mechanical, impact, pressure, leak and environmental testing on composite components
and validate strain gauges and carry out material characterisation (e.g. fibre volume fraction, void content, Tg)
Collaborate with engineers to develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions and best practices
Operate, troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing and test equipment, ensuring compliance with safety, COSHH and 5S standards
Proactively identify hazards and support a strong health, safety and housekeeping culture

Job Requirements

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

Strong hands-on technical ability within a laboratory, test or manufacturing environment
Experience operating industrial or engineering equipment, such as manufacturing systems or mechanical test rigs
A logical, methodical approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail

Desirable skills:

Experience working with composite materials and processes (e.g. RTM, filament winding, braiding)
Exposure to mechanical, pressure or environmental testing and test data reporting
Competence using Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and data analysis
A proactive mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment with a strong willingness to learn

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

What do we offer?

Competitive salary
Company performance bonus scheme
Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
Structured training & opportunities to progress

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