Surface Analyst

CK Group are recruiting for a Surface Analyst, to join a global materials manufacturing company, based near Skelmersdale, on a full time, permanent basis.


Salary:
30,000 - 34,000 depending on experience


The Company:
Our client is a global leader in manufacturing glass for architectural, automotive and technical sectors. They are also involved with the decarbonisation of the glassmaking process. Having recently completed a novel hydrogen firing trial, they are incorporating more green electricity into the process, including implementing innovative carbon capture technologies. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Technologist to join them. The company offers a competitive salary depending on experience, as well as 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme, flexible working, pension scheme, bonus scheme, free car parking, on-site canteen and on-site activities and events.


Location:
The Technologist position will be based at the company's site near Skelmersdale, easily commutable by road from Liverpool, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Manchester and surrounding areas. Please note a full UK driving licence and car ownership is required due to the company's location.


Your main duties will involve:

• Operation of highly sophisticated analytical equipment (namely ToF SIMS), the analysis of glass, thin films and associated materials.
• Interpretation of results generated, preparation of formal reports and the use of other forms of communication to explain results.
• Contribution to multidisciplinary project teams and troubleshooting activities.

Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• Chemisty or Materials science degree qualified.
• Experience in analytical chemistry, ideally using surface analysis techniques.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of analytical method development is especially desirable.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 107775 in all correspondence.