R&D Technician - Nanotechnology

A multi-award winning nanotechnology company are looking for bright Physical Scientist (Chemist, Materials Scientist or Physicist) to join their research & development group as an R&D Technician. As an R&D Technician you will apply your knowledge of sample preparation, processing operations and surface science / analysis to develop the next generation of functional nano-coatings and their applications.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an acclaimed nano-technology company who's highly successful and market-leading functional nano-coating technologies have taken the mobile electronics marketplace by storm. This is a company where hard work and dedication is recognised and rewarded though exciting career development opportunities and the role offers the R&D Engineering Technician entry into their dynamic R&D environment where they can develop their skills and become a key figure on cutting edge nanotech R&D projects.

To be considered for the role of R&D Technician (Process Scientist, Physicist, Chemist, Materials Scientist) you need the following:

Education:

Essential:

- A Master's Degree (MChem, MPhys, MSci, MEng, MA, MRes, MPhil) degree (2.1 or above) in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science

Experience

- Prior experience working in an R&D /Science laboratory setting.
- A background in materials fabrication, characterisation & analysis
- Experience of surface analytical techniques such as SEM/EDX, AFM, XPS, SIMS & standard material analysis techniques such as XRD, FTIR, DSC, TGA
- Microsoft Office (good working knowledge of Powerpoint, Excel and Word) Desirable
- Experience of product or process development (PECVD, CVD, Vapour Deposition etc )

Job Role - R&D Engineering Technician (Process Scientist/Engineer)

Vacancy Location - Oxfordshire

Salary - GBP22-25K + Benefits and excellent long term career development opportunities.