Research Associate
30 days ago
Stoke-on-Trent
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 Chemist to join their inorganic chemistry team. Offering a salary between 25,000 - 30,000pa, depending on qualifications and experience, this person will report to the Head of R&D. 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., • 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. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDCH Employment Type : 1 Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: £ 25000 - 30000
