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 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.
• 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 in all correspondence.

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