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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