Temporary Research Technician – Chemistry

Network Scientific Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative sustainability-focused startup is seeking a Geochemist for a Part Time Temp role in North Oxford, with opportunities for permanent employment. Candidates should have a PhD in Geochemistry or a related field and strong lab skills. This role involves experimenting in sustainable mining and offers excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Possibility to transition to permanent position

Qualifications

• PhD in Geochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Strong practical lab skills including wet chemistry.
• Must be available to begin early August 2025.

Responsibilities

• Independently utilise a variety of analytical techniques and instruments.
• Maintain and manage the lab to a high standard.
• Conduct experiments related to leaching and metal recovery.

Skills

Strong practical lab skills

Autonomy

Excellent organisational skills

Education

PhD in Geochemistry, Chemistry, or Environmental Science

Tools

Wet Chemistry Techniques

pH Meters

Pressure Vessels

Job description

Overview

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 startup is 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 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 week commencing 4th)

In return

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain additional experience working with an innovative and exciting start up focused on sustainable mining practices. Excellent opportunities for professional development as well as the opportunity to go permanent.

For more information, please contact Louis Williams.

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