Graduate Product Development Technician

Based at the Sci-Tech Daresbury Campus, we are an award-winning company with expert knowledge in advanced materials. 

With a strong portfolio of intellectual property, we are developing innovations to transform image sensors, how we detect diseases and clean water. 

We aspire to solve some of the most important issues in the world today. We make lives better for millions of people through the power of material innovation. 

From innovations in image sensors to faster point of care tests for diseases, we believe we will make processes more efficient, cost effective and enable the next generation of technologies in the industry.

As part of our continual expansion we would like to recruit a current graduate to the post of Product Development Technician, with the successful applicant expected to start during this November. 

Job Description

Quantum Science Ltd (QS), a thriving and expanding business, is seeking to grow its team by hiring a Product Development Technician. 

This role presents an exciting opportunity for individuals aiming to launch their career in the advanced materials sector. 

The chosen candidate will receive comprehensive training and professional development, playing a crucial role in the analytical assessment of semiconducting materials for optoelectronic applications at QS. 

Responsibilities include conducting standard tests on materials developed by Quantum Science Ltd, adhering strictly to SOPs and health & safety requirement, and supporting the product development team in meeting rigorous industry quality benchmarks.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient in handling chemicals following rigorous health and safety protocols. 
• Plan and execute methodical analytical measurements for quantum dots and materials to drive the product advancement. 
• Analyse collected data and present findings using prescribed templates. 
• Make SOPs and reports.
• Rapidly acquires new knowledge and excels as a collaborative team member. 
• Proficient in computer applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Requirements and Qualifications 

• Degree or BTEC in Chemistry (or similar) 
• Proven industrial experience in a laboratory environment is advantageous
• Recent Chemistry graduates will be considered and are encouraged to apply
• Available with short or immediate notice is advantageous
• Confident with a practical hands-on approach in the lab and excellent self-starter as well as a dedicated team member.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to carry out practical lab-based work.
• Enthusiastic about Science.

Suitable candidates should submit their CV with a Cover Letter to this vacancy portal. 

Before Applying - Most CVs require various levels of improvement before being suitable to submit to employers, therefore before applying, you are required to visit the Career Studio to have your CV reviewed by a Career Coach, to ensure your CV reflects your skills & capabilities - not all candidate CVs will automatically be referred to the company for consideration, it’s a competitive process.

The Career Studio is located on the ground floor of the Foundation Building (opposite University Square), open Mon-Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm. Career Coaches can assist you through every stage of the Application and Interview Process you don’t need an appointment – just call in!

We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible in the application window and we reserve the right to remove this advert before the stipulated closing date, shown above. 

As the company has purposely engaged the Employer Connections Team to manage this vacancy on their behalf, it is important that any enquiries are NOT made directly to the company. Inquiries should be made via the Employer Connections Team, based within Careers & Employability.

Please supply your CV and Cover Letter, in Word document format only and not a PDF file – do not use Chat GPT to assist you in creating these documents, employers are able to detect this.

Closing date for applications: 12.00pm on  Friday 11th October 2024.