Research Associate

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals manufacturer in Stoke is seeking an R&D Research Associate to drive innovation in advanced materials. The successful candidate, holding an MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry or Material Science, will work on synthesizing and upscaling materials. This role offers a salary between £25,000 - £30,000 and requires entitlement to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science or related discipline.
• Knowledge in inks, coatings, polymer processing, or nanodispersions preferred.
• Systematic approach and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Create new ideas for novel advanced materials.
• Synthesize new materials for technical applications.
• Upscale laboratory procedures into pilot plant scale.
• Collaborate with team members and customers.
• Provide technical customer support.

Skills

Creative thinking

Experimental design

Technical support

Education

MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science

Job description

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 (Apply online only) in all correspondence.

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