Temporary Research Technician – Chemistry

Network Scientific Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in sustainable mining practices is looking for a Geochemist to join their innovative team on a part-time temporary basis. This role offers the chance to work autonomously in a shared lab space, conducting important experiments and contributing to the start-up's initiatives in sustainable mining. Candidates with a recent PhD in Geochemistry or related fields are encouraged to apply, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Possibility of permanent position

Qualifications

• PhD qualification is essential.
• Strong practical lab skills required.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments related to geochemistry and sustainable mining.
• Independently manage and maintain the lab.
• Utilise a variety of analytical techniques and instruments.

Skills

Practical lab skills

Autonomy

Education

PhD in Geochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science

Tools

Wet Chemistry Techniques

Analytical techniques

Standard lab bench equipment

Job description

Have you recently completed a PhD in Geochemistry, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field? Are you immediately available and looking to work with an innovative, sustainability focussed startup?An innovative start up are currently seeking a Geochemist to join the team, initially on a Part Time Temp basis, with opportunities to go permanent. This will be a highly autonomous role where you will be working independently in a shared Lab Space. You will be involved in initial lab set up, as well as responsible for running a variety of experiments related to geochemistry and sustainable mining.Role Overview

• Initially Temporary and Part Time, with opportunity to go permanent.
• 3 days (c25 hours) per week. Flexibility on exact days each week. £16-18ph DOE.
• Based in shared Lab Space in North Oxford.
• Independently utilise a variety of analytical techniques and instruments to conduct experiments centred around leaching and metal recovery in sustainable mining.
• Utilise Wet Chemistry Techniques and a variety of lab bench equipment (pH Meters, Ovens, Pressure Vessels, balances, hot plates etc)
• Maintain and manage the lab to a high standard.

Requirements

• PhD in Geochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a similar , closely related field.
• Strong practical lab skills (wet chemistry, utilisation of standard bench equipment)
• Autonomy – Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently are essential.
• Must be available to begin early august 2025 (ideally w/c 4^th)

In returnThis is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain additional experience working with an innovative and exciting start up focussed on sustainable mining practices. Excellent opportunities for professional development as well as the opportunity to go permanent.For more information, please contact Louis Williams.If this research technician job is not quite right for you, take a look at our other science jobs.