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5 months ago
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An exciting new position has opened within our Clients R&D team for a new R&D technician covering maternity leave. The role, reports into the Manufacturing Director, based in Bracknell, will involve the following key aspects.

  • Working closely with the Sales and Marketing Team on the development of new products through formulation changes and research on new materials
  • Improvement of existing products through raw material analysis
  • Cost optimisation studies
  • Product labelling reviews and formulation change to minimise the risks associated with their products
    The successful candidate will have a degree in a scientific subject and will be an individual looking to establish a career in R&D or materials science.
    The role offers an individual a perfect opportunity to develop skills within a UK-based Manufacturing Organisation with exposure to a range of different departments within the business such as supply chain, finance, sales and marketing and many more.
    Our client would consider a newly qualified graduate in a scientific subject, looking to take their first step into R&D

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