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R & D Technician

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

JOB- R&D Technician
LOCATION- Reading

TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £28,000 per annum (grad level)

We're seeking an R&D Technician to join our Research & Development team, focusing on the creation and testing of innovative conformal coatings. You'll work closely with colleagues in the UK and USA, plus Quality, Production, Technical Support, and Sales teams, to develop new products and improve manufacturing processes.

The R&D Technician will ideally have the following attributes:

BSc or Msc in Chemistry, Material Science or Polymer
Experience with coatings, adhesives, paints, or other advanced chemical products (preferred)
Knowledge of lab test methods/instruments (Viscosity, Rheology, FTIR advantageous)
Strong attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach
Ability to work well in a project team environment
The R&D Technician role will involve:

Develop and test new coating formulations
Assess new raw materials for suitability
Operate automated coating equipment for trials and testing
Support process scale-up and cost-reduction projects
Assist Technical Support with customer queries
Contribute to QA processes and prepare technical reports
Visit customer sites for product trials
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV to find out more, along with your availability and your salary expectation

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