research technician Heanor, England
Job description
Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.
Role Overview
We are looking for:
We are looking for a research technician to help develop new composite materials for exciting automotive, electronics and other industrial applications. Projects will focus on the development of novel and sustainable composite materials.
We count on you for:
Work under the supervision of scientists/engineers to develop new composite products, taking them from conception, through development and scaleup, to their application
Preparation and physical, chemical and mechanical characterisation of resin/composite formulations
Recording experimental results and observations accurately and concisely
Collaboration with Solvay colleagues in R&I as well as in different functions and sites
Contribute to the running of the research centre by supporting local teams and participating in continuous improvement activities
You can count on us for:
Varied and exciting role, with new challenges every day
Plenty of development opportunities
Well-equipped laboratories and facilities
You will bring:
Applicants should be educated in a relevant technical subject (Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering etc.), preferably to degree level. Candidates with relevant composite or similar experience will also be considered
Enthusiastic team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and creative with good problem solving skills
Practical and hands-on, with a commitment to safety
You will get:
Competitive salary and benefits package
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free language courses (24 languages available)
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
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About us
This position creation is still subject to current ongoing social procedure; thus no final decision will be taken before the end of this procedure; all applications will be processed by the talent attraction team accordingly and all applicants should expect at least one personalized written feedback for their respective submitted applications, in accordance with the ongoing social procedure timeline.
Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.
