Materials Science Scientist job in Huntingdon at Bluebolt Recruitment

We are seeking an Materials Science Scientist to work for an optical electronics technology company in Huntington.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide multi-instrumental characterisation data together with high quality analysis, interpretation, and reporting with particular emphasis on the purity analysis and characterisation of materials by liquid chromatography techniques, including LC-MS and HPLC. To improve current characterisation methods and provide scientific structure property correlations.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Strong practical contribution in area of expertise; method development, maintenance and data collection, training and supervision of new users.

• Characterisation of both novel and known small molecule and polymer systems to a high standard, to agreed timescales, with high quality documentation and reporting within the project context.

• Successful evaluation of new techniques to improve current characterisation methods from concept to delivery.

• Contributions to routine analysis as required.

• Write, initiate, adapt and follow analytical procedures and protocols.

• Prepare results in a timely and accurate manner in the required format (written, verbal and/or formal presentation).

• Communicate effectively with, material scientists, synthetic chemists, device physicists and project leaders.

• Train others on Analytical Equipment as required.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

Essential:

• Degree and PhD, or equivalent work experience, in chemistry, materials science, chemical analysis, or a related subject.

• Proven expertise in characterisation of materials and identification of impurities by liquid chromatographic techniques, including LC-MS and HPLC.

• Demonstrable experience of detailed interpretation of analytical chemistry results and data to draw clear conclusions and recommendations

• Computer literacy is essential. Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office products and chemical drawing packages will be advantageous.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of other analytical techniques, for example, NMR; GC-MS; FT-IR; PLQY; UV-VIS; GPC; DSC; Electrochemistry; SEM/EDS; GC-FID; DSC.

• Additional experience in a material science or analytical role in industry or post-doctoral position.

• Experience of characterisation of a wide variety of materials.

• Experience of identifying, initiating and coordinating effective collaborations with other researchers and/or service providers.

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