CK Group are currently recruiting for a ProcessDevelopment Scientist to join a mineral-based speciality solutionscompany at their site based in Cornwall on a full time, permanentbasis offering a salary ranging up to 35,000 perannum.
TheCompany:
Our client is a leadingsupplier of mineral-based specialty solutions and delivershigh-value-added, functional solutions to a great number ofsectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Groupdraws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledgeand expertise in material science to deliver solutions bybeneficiating its mineral resources, synthetic minerals andformulations.
Location:
Cornwall.
Your mainduties willbe:
* Responsiblefor conducting laboratory bench-scale metallurgical and processchemistry test work.
* Responsible for safeoperation of laboratory equipment, contribution to sustainingcapital and improvement capita; requests, logging and recordingtrial and analytica; data, and technical reporting of the outcomesof bench-scale trials.
* Responsible for basicmaintenance and calibrations of laboratoryequipment.
* Managing the interpretation of dataand the technical deliverables of theteam.
* Providing technical expertise in processchemistry, laboratory processes, laboratory safety, and analyticalmethods.
* Responsible for chemical hazardmitigation, including the maintenance and updating of COSHH recordsfor laboratory chemicals.
* Responsible forsample collection, sample preparation, drying, filtration,splitting, crushing, pulverising, pelletising, pXRFtesting.
YourBackground:
The ideal candidatefor this role will have the following skills andexperience:
* Degree levelqualification in Chemistry or earthscience.
* Experience of working in a processlaboratory environment.
* Knowledge of Lithiumchemistries - desirable.
* Knowledge of health& safety standards and COSHHregulations.
* Working knowledge of processdesign for mineral and chemicalprocesses.
* Experience of managing anddevelopingothers.
Benefits:
* LifeAssurance.
* Defined Contribution PensionPlan.
* 25 days holiday plus BankHolidays.
* Income Protection for DCmembers.
* Reward Hub & LocalDiscounts.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme,Eye Care Vouchers.
* Cycle to workscheme.
* Endeavour club (off sitegym).
Apply:
Itis essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.Please quote job reference 104425 in allcorrespondence.