Research Associate

CK Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals manufacturing company is seeking a Research Associate to join their R&D team in Stoke. The successful candidate will work on developing advanced materials, synthesizing new technologies, and provide customer support. An MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry is required, along with creativity and initiative. This full-time role offers a salary between £25,000 - £30,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge in advanced materials is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Create ideas for novel advanced materials.
• Synthesize materials for technical applications.
• Support customers with technical inquiries.
• Analyze performance of products in applications.

Skills

Knowledge in inks, coatings, polymer processing

Creativity

Systematic approach

Self-motivating mentality

Education

MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Research Associate

• Salary: £25000 - £30000 per annum
• REF Number: v-143466-3
• Consultant: Eve Haslam
• Contact: 01438 870011
• Date Published: 29.07.2025
• Industry: Chemical
• Location: Stoke, West Midlands, England
• Functional Expertise: Research & Development

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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