Formulation Scientist - Fixed Term 12 Month Contract

The Person

Our client is seeking a science graduate, for a temporary 12 month position as a formulation scientist, situated at the prototyping facility in Sedgefield. You will be used to working to high standards and quick to take on new ideas.

The Role

The role involves working with novel organic materials for application in Organic Thin Film Transistor (OTFT) devices. Duties include thermal analysis (DSC, TGA), solubility and rheological measurements and preparation of OTFT test devices. The position would suit someone with a quality control or analytical background, particularly in the field of polymers/organic materials. No prior experience of OTFT or micro-electronic fabrication is necessary as training will be provided. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to adhere to strict protocols within their hands-on experimental work.

The Company

Our client is a national technology innovation centre providing the UK’s business and academic communities with the vision, tools and expertise to develop and test new technologies and innovations quickly and help position them for commercial exploitation. They have a centre where they transfer experimental processes to manufacturable products. It targets barrier coatings, advanced material deposition processes, printable electronic materials, printable circuits for high resolution display and smart packaging applications, solid state lighting and organic photovoltaics.

The Benefits

The successful person will receive a generous benefits package including: Pension, Company Sick Pay, Life Assurance, Accident Insurance and 25 days holiday entitlement. A Relocation Package may also be available.

The closing date: noon on Monday 8th November 2010.

Please note that all short listed candidates will be expected to demonstrate at the time of interview their legal right to live and work in the UK by presentation of appropriate original documents. General guidance can be found at the UK Border Agency’s website: bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

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