R&D Technician

Talentmark are recruiting for a R&D Technician to join a Carbon coatings manufacturing company at their site based near Sheffield on a full time, permanent basis, for 36.25 hours per week. Salary is flexible, dependent on qualifications and experience, and can be discussed over a call.   The Company: A leading manufacturer and supplier of coatings for metallurgical industries.   Location: The R&D Technician will be based at the company's site near Barnsley, commutable via car, from Sheffield, Penistone, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham and Thurlstone.   R&D Technician Role: Your main duties will be: Testing products and raw materials using analytical techniques including XRD, SEM, DSC, TGA and Particle Size Analysis. Assisting other R&D Technicians with formulation development for lubricants and coatings. Carrying out COSHH assessments. Supporting other R&D Technicians during customer trials. Contributing to the maintenance of laboratory areas and equipment.Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: Minimum level 4 qualification (HNC) or degree (BSc, MChem, MSci) in Chemistry, Materials Science or similar. Laboratory experience preferred. Full UK Driving Licence for commuting and eventually for customer visits.Apply: Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this R&D Technician position, please contact Emily Mills on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (phone number removed).   If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (url removed)/) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news