Composite Materials R&D Technician

Syensqo SA; Heanor; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Parental leave

Learning & development platform

Language learning opportunities

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a Technician / Researcher for Composites Product Development in Heanor, UK. You will support scientists and engineers from concept through scale-up to commercial applications, focusing on composite materials and resin formulations.

You'll perform laboratory experiments, test materials, record data, and communicate findings to the team. A hands-on, safety-conscious approach and collaboration across functions are essential for driving innovation.

Qualifications

• A qualification in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline at degree level or higher.
• Experience with composite materials, resin formulation and processing technologies is desirable.
• Experience in materials testing or characterisation techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support scientists and engineers in developing innovative composite materials and products for automotive applications.
• Prepare, process and test resin formulations and composite materials; characterize physical, chemical and mechanical properties.
• Conduct laboratory experiments safely, record procedures and results accurately, and communicate findings to the team.

Skills

Composite materials

Resin formulation

Materials testing

Lab data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Education

Materials Science degree

Tools

Calibration equipment

Lab instruments

Job description

Syensqo is seeking a Technician / Researcher for Composites Product Development in Heanor, UK. You will support scientists and engineers from concept through scale-up to commercial applications, focusing on composite materials and resin formulations.

You'll perform laboratory experiments, test materials, record data, and communicate findings to the team. A hands-on, safety-conscious approach and collaboration across functions are essential for driving innovation.