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Are you a Research and Development Process Scientist looking for a new opportunity within the Highways sector?Then you need to keep reading as this might be the right fit for you!!
We are recruiting for a leading Water TreatmentCompany looking to add a Research and Development Process Scientist to their team!
Job Title - Research and Development Process Scientist
Area/Location - High Wycombe
Type of Job - Permanent
Start Date - As Soon As Possible
Salary - £33 000
Job Description
Where will I be working?
You will be based at our office and laboratories in Lane End, near High Wycombe.
What will I be doing?
ELGA designs and builds small-scale water purification systems for applications such as molecular biology, pharmaceutical research, trace analysis, clinical assays and sterilisation. This role will be working within the R&D process team on new water purification technologies and products on the laboratory scale. The work will primarily involve operating laboratory-scale test rigs, featuring new technologies, prototypes and finished products. Performance/stability monitoring, sample collection, chemical/microbiological analytical test work and preparing test reports are primary activities.
1 Operation of test equipment associated with new products and processes
Carry out pilot rig and finished product testwork and associated tasks.
* Involvement in the process design and testing of new products
* Collaborating in setting design/objectives of testwork, with time-scales
* Completion of practical work, data logging/processing.
* Accurate recording of experimental results, report writing and outcome presentation.
* Innovate, identifying, learning about & sourcing, technologies and components to create successful new processes.
* Running test programmes for new products/technologies.1 Project Support
* Acquire a detailed familiarity with the technologies used in water purification and with the ELGA range of products. Provide support to other team members.
1 Analytical Testwork
To participate in ensuring that an efficient analytical service is provided by the department
* Maintaining a good working knowledge of the appropriate analytical techniques.
* Operation of analytical equipment (such as ICP-MS and HPLC) to support project work
* Maintaining and developing Work Instructions for analytical methods and equipment.
* Carrying out maintenance, monitoring and calibration of laboratoryequipment.
* Liaising with third-party laboratories to outsource analysis as required
1 Other features of the job that require emphasis;
* A high degree of flexibility to enable us to react to changing priorities.
* Working in the R&D Department, information security and confidentiality are essential.
* High standards are required with regard to practical work;tidiness, cleanliness and safety are of paramount importance
* A willingness to learn chemistry, microbiology and chemical engineering in order to integrate well in our multidisciplinary team.
* After an initial period of training on products, technologies and lab procedures, the candidate will be assigned ownership of some projects and related testwork.
Requirements* A degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or similar technical qualification
* Experience of working in a laboratoryenvironment with a team of scientists/engineers for a minimum of one year after graduation.
* Practical knowledge of lab procedures and techniques, and analytical chemistry (beyond that gained at University).
* Strength in mathematics, to manipulate & analyse sets of numerical data is essential.
* Good communication skills, both verbal & written, with the confidenceto document and present test results and project outcomes.
* Attention to detail and ability to critique work of self and others (peer review) to maintain the high standards of work delivered by the department.
* A natural problem solver, using your own initiative to find solutions, as part of a team.
* Willingness and the ability to explore new ideas, with a desire to learnand develop
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise, working to deadlines
* Good practical skills and a hands on approach is essential.
* Having a practical hobby which can be illustrated at interview will be advantageous.
Please Note -applicants who are asked for interview will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills via a series of aptitude tasks. The outcomes of these will have a major bearing on our choice of successful candidate.
What's in it for you - Benefits of working at the company
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays
* Life Assurance
* Pension Scheme
And also..... Private Medical Insurance, Group Income Protection, Dental Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Travel Insurance, Health Screening, Shopping discounts and much more.
If you like what you have read so far* you feel this Company matches what you are looking for in a new career venture
* would like a more detailed Job Description or would like to discuss the opportunity on the Research and Development Process Scientist
please click Apply on this advert and ring Cass on
0161
529
5192 or email
Cassidee@
mcgconstruction.co.uk to proceed in applying.
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £22000 - £33000 per annum
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
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Contact Name: Cassidee Teixeira
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