Technical Associate & Research & Development

TalentBurst; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Technical Associate in Marlborough, UK, for a 12-month contract. The role requires hands-on lab experience in the chemical industry and familiarity with analytical equipment. Candidates should have a degree in a scientific or engineering field and possess strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and committed to safety standards. The position offers a pay rate of $32.00/hr. and involves collaboration with R&D teams to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in the chemical industry or a similar environment.
• Strong bias for action and detail-oriented.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and evaluations independently.
• Collaborate with R&D and other functions to achieve project goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices.

Skills

Hands-on experience in the chemical industry

Experience with analytical equipment

Familiarity with electroplating techniques

Adept at problem solving

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific or engineering field

Job description

Technical Associate - Research & Development

Location: Marlborough, MA 01752

Duration: 12 months contract with possible extension

Payrate: $32.00/hr. on w2 basis

Job Description

• 1-2 years of hands‑on experience in the chemical industry or a similar environment.
• Experience with a diverse range of analytical equipment, including SEM, XRF, XRD, wet chemical techniques, and surface analysis methods.
• Familiarity with electroplating techniques and electrochemistry. Hands‑on experience in electroplating. Strongly preferred.
• Curiosity and excitement to learn about the electronics industry.
• Experience with application testing of electronic devices. - Preferred
• Experience with corrosion science or surface science. Preferred
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or certification. Preferred
• Adept at hands‑on lab work, creative thinking, and problem solving in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.
• Conduct experiments and evaluations independently.
• Assume responsibility for executing project workflows, including electroplating, wet chemistry formulation, chemical analysis, and device functional testing.
• Collaborate with R&D and other functions to successfully deliver against project goals and timelines.
• Clearly and concisely communicate research to team members of varying technical backgrounds.
• Ensure compliance with personal and process safety practices, product integrity, and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific or engineering field. Preferred. Will accept Masters 1-2 years of hands‑on experience in the chemical industry or a similar environment.
• Strong bias for action.
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven team player.
• Commit to our core safety values and ethical conduct.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• English fluency.