Research Associate
CK Group are recruiting for an R&D Research Associate, to join a chemicals manufacturing company, at their site based in Stoke, on a full time, permanent basis.
The Company:
Our client is a leader in the global manufacture of their specialty materials. Developing and manufacturing a range of pigments and nanomaterials, they now have an opportunity for a Chemist to join their inorganic chemistry team. Offering a salary between £25,000 - £30,000pa, depending on qualifications and experience, this person will report to the Head of R&D.
Location:
The R&D Researcher will be based at the company's site in Stoke, easily commutable from surrounding areas.
R&D Research Associate:
Your main duties will be:
- Creating new ideas for novel advanced materials.
- Synthesizing new materials for various technical applications like window films, inks, conductive coatings, Laser Marking, Dispersions.
- Upscaling laboratory procedures into pilot plant scale.
- Solving technical challenges in new product development.
- Working collaboratively with other team members and customers.
- Providing customer technical support.
- Analysing performance of competitive products in customer applications.
- Demonstrating performance of products in various applications.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
- MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science or related discipline.
- Preferably knowledge in one of the fields: inks, coatings, polymer processing, Laser Marking, Nanodispersions.
- Systematic approach to tasks.
- Roll-up sleeves, initiative, and self-motivating mentality.
- Creativity and innovative approach to tasks.
Apply:
Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. Please quote job reference 143 466 in all correspondence.
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