Scientist

Scientist required, based in Leicestershire, 12-month contract, starting ASAP paying 29,000 per annum

Title: Scientist

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: 29,000 per annum

Term: 12-month contract

SRG are currently recruiting for a Scientist to join a global material manufacturer based in Leicestershire. This is a temporary role, initially lasting 12 months with the potential to be extended, this department has a great family feel where you will be fully supported throughout the contact. This role will be involved in R&D / NPD projects across the business and will be tasked with providing test data and feedback to the rest of the team, the business and ultimately, customers. Full training will be provided and applications from graduates are welcome.

Benefits: A forward-thinking business trying to make the world a better home. This company have a great track record of developing their workers with a great chance of further contract extensions or permanent employment. 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays. 36.25 working hours, Monday to Friday.

What the job involves:

• Hands on lab role supporting R&D projects through formation development and small-scale testing
• Accurately recording and analysing data, writing reports and communicating results to line managers
• Maintaining high standards of H&S, working to quality management system
• Contributing to team continuous improvement activities

What we are looking for:

• Chemistry / materials science / or similar graduate
• Recent experience in a laboratory setting (University/Industrial)
• Competent with MS Office software packages
• Responsible and proactive, eager to learn and curious!
• Good communication & organisational skills
• Logical approach
• Team player

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to . For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Tom on (phone number removed).

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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