Materials Technician

The Opportunity

RHEON Labs prides itself on delivering world-class technology that redefines a wide range of product categories. Our challenge is to do that for a rapidly increasing number of markets and applications. This role is a critical support role for the Science Function and will be fundamental in supporting the development of new materials and conducting studies of chemical compounds, as well as using this research to create and improve our processes and products.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team in a research laboratory
• Developing new formulations
• Testing new materials
• Setting up test methods
• Recording and analysing data
• Presenting results to research staff
• Maintaining laboratory equipment
• Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments

Who We Are Looking For

• A degree in chemistry, material science or a related field, ideally with experience in the field of polymer science, is desirable
• Previous industrial experience is a plus
• The ability to combine theoretical skills with solid ‘hands-on’ capabilities
• Someone with an ambition to apply rigorous research skills and experience to the commercially oriented environment

Previous Experience that would be beneficial

• Knowledge of the fundamental science behind polymers and strain-rate sensitive materials
• Experience in polymer testing such as modulus, hardness, creep, tensile & hysteresis properties
• Skills of laboratory design, planning and building
• Work experience in commercial environments as well as academia
• A desire to transition into a fast-growing commercially focused business

Our Offer To You

You will be:

• Playing an important project role in an organisation with great potential for expansion and growth
• Working on exciting, ground-breaking product developments with global brands
• Enjoying a great office atmosphere of collective endeavour, exploration, and mutual support
• Immersed in a range of leading-edge prototyping and production solutions at the interface between the plastics-processing and fabric/garment industries
• Developing not just new products but new, ground-breaking processes, capabilities, and knowledge
• Engaging in a role that will require formal, and informal communications with our high-profile customers and commercial partners
• Working in a fast-paced, interesting, and very current sector
• Working alongside highly experienced senior staff
• Working in a team that uses leading-edge computer software for design and engineering

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary
• 30 days holiday plus eight days bank holiday
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Onsite gym
• Lab Lunches
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Social and seasonal events