Materials Research Technician

Materials

Oxfordshire

£35k – £40k

Description

A venture-backed materials company based in Oxford is currently recruiting for a Research Technician to join its R&D team on a permanent basis. As a Materials Research Technician, you will play an important role in producing, processing, testing and characterising novel alloys.

Materials Research Technician responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers and technicians, ensuring that the work is carried out according to schedule and that technical challenges are quickly tackled.
• Produce, process, test and characterise novel alloys.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Communicating with engineers to understand their needs, scheduling, and performing work accordingly.
• Supporting the development of efficient work procedures
• Participating in the development of the company’s in-house capabilities.
• Maintaining good health and safety practices

Materials Research Technician requirements

• Current experience operating in an R&D or production facility – carrying out test procedures on materials.
• A background in materials science or engineering is desirable.
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to learn new skill
• Organised and able to work independently, but also to collaborate with a diverse, fast-moving team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with mechanical testing (tension, hardness, fatigue, bending) is highly desirable.

£35-£40k + benefits