Research Associate

CK Group; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in specialty materials is seeking an R&D Research Associate to join their team in Stoke. The role involves creating advanced materials, conducting research, and providing technical support, requiring a strong background in chemistry or materials science. Ideal candidates will showcase creativity and initiative in their work.

Qualifications

• Preferably knowledge in inks, coatings, polymer processing, and nanodispersions.
• Systematic approach to tasks required.
• Self-motivating mentality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating new ideas for novel advanced materials.
• Synthesizing new materials for various applications.
• Solving technical challenges in new product development.

Skills

Creativity

Initiative

Systematic approach

Education

MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry or Material Science

Tools

Knowledge in inks, coatings, polymer processing

Nanodispersions

Laser Marking

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 R&D Research Associate.



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.

INDCH



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