Research Technician - Wrexham Wrexham, Wales
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.
We are looking for:
- A Lab Technician in our R&D center in Wrexham.
We count on you for:
- Work under supervision of scientists/engineers to develop new products.
- Fabrication of specimen, physical, chemical, non destructive and mechanical characterisation of resins and composite materials.
- Keeping records of the experimental work in laboratory notebooks and communicating findings and conclusions internally through oral presentations and written reports.
- Contribute to the running of the research centre by supporting local teams and participating in continuous improvement activities.
- Active participation in product development research and problem solving teams.
- To undertake any duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
- To work in accordance with statutory and local Health and Safety Regulations.
- To work in a clean, tidy, efficient and safe manner and to assist with general laboratory duties as required.
- To maintain and improve technical and practical knowledge of the techniques used.
You can count on us for:
- We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company.
- A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company.
- Exciting opportunities in a fast moving environment.
- An extensive training package.
You will bring:
- Applicants should be educated in a technical subject (Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering etc.) to a minimum level of A-Level / HNC / HND or above.
- Practical experience of working in a laboratory, particularly in materials science, process development or an engineering environment would be an advantage.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach to work.
- Competent to work in a chemical laboratory including awareness of good practice in terms of laboratory health and safety.
- Must be able to accurately and concisely record experimental results.
- Strong team player – able and willing to actively contribute to the project team.
You will get:
- 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
- Training platform for all employees
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Solvay Shares Plan
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
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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.
