Technologist

Location Devon
Discipline: Materials
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££30k - 50k per year
Contact name: Liam Connerton

Contact email: Liam.Connerton@sciencesr.com
Job ref: 8290
Published: 12 days ago

Science Solutions are recruiting for a Technologist in the Southwest of Devon for a materials manufacturer.

To be considered for the role of Technologist you must be degree educated in materials science, chemistry, polymer chemistry or a similar subject. You must also have at least 1 year of industrial experience too.

As a Technologist, you will be responsible for managing various projects, designing and formulating materials to maximise properties and provide technical support to cross functional divisions within the business.

Role requirements

  • Degree educated as a minimum in materials science, chemistry, polymer chemistry or a similar subject.
  • Previous experience in a lab environment is essential.
  • Knowledge of plastics and rubber technologies highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of various materials and experience of material development essential.

Role responsibilities

  • Manage projects through the development and introduction of new materials into production.
  • Maintain the documentation for materials to ensure that is kept accurate to lab standards.
  • Design and formulate materials to maximise properties and comply with health and safety.
  • Test materials and products to customer specifications, prepare reports off the back of your tests.
  • Play an active role in process improvement and the implementation of change.