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.
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