Graduate Polymer Technologist
2015-04-28 16:06:38
2015-05-11 00:00:00
- Farnham, Surrey
- £18k
- 11th May ’15
- Closed
This leading business is part of a $50m private group and has an amazing reputation. They are suppliers of specialist products for the long term corrosion protection of metals used in a wide range of applications. They have a global network of manufacturing sites, distributors, sales teams and support centres making them the strongest player in their field.
This world leading company is looking for exceptional Graduates to join their ever growing team to work with their cutting edge powder coatings. This is rare opportunity to work in their esteemed Technical Centre based in Surrey, alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. They need someone who is going to step up to the challenge of improving and developing their bespoke products so we need to hear from the best Graduates.
You will be working alongside the Technical Manager, assisting with the enhancement of their powder coating products for projects around the Globe. Projects can range from Durable Seat Coating in Dubai to Corrosion Resistant Crash Barriers in the USA. To do this you?ll carry out tests such as Particle Size Analysis, Corrosion and Mechanical Testing, and Spectrometry.
On a day to day basis you will be working in their Technical Centre, preparing powder and coated samples as well as writing up new Standard Operating Procedures. For the ambitious Graduate, there will be the opportunity to travel internationally and provide technical assistance during customer trials and client meetings.
Essential Skills:
- Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Material Science, or closely related (2:2)
- Strong understanding of polymer based science
- Good laboratory skills and experience within spectrometry and synthesis
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills
Additional Languages are a bonus, preferably Turkish, Italian, Eastern European or Mandarin.
Those with experience within a manufacturing company will be considered more favourably.