Research Associate
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:
1. Creating new ideas for novel advanced materials
2. Synthesizing new materials for various technical applications like window films, inks, conductive coatings, Laser Marking, Dispersions
3. Upscaling laboratory procedures into pilot plant scale
4. Solving technical challenges in new product development
5. Working collaboratively with other team members and customers
6. Providing customer technical support
7. Analysing performance of competitive products in customer applications
8. Demonstrating performance of products in various applications
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
9. MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science or related discipline
10. Preferably knowledge in one of the fields:
inks, coatings, polymer processing, Laser Marking, Nanodispersions
11. Systematic approach to tasks
12. Roll-up sleeves, initiative, and self-motivating mentality
13. Creativity and innovative approach to tasks