We are looking for a new member of the Haydale technical team in Ammanford to focus on the testing of materials and derived graphene-based compounds/products made using the HDPlas process. In addition to providing support for the technical team through the application of analytical chemistry principles, there will be a strong focus on monitoring and developing processing parameters and their relationship to product characteristics.
TYPICAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Material characterisation of powder, ink, dispersions and products within the analytical testing laboratory (SEM EDS, rheometer, zetasizer, mastersizer, hot disk, screen printing and electrical testing)
- Provide statistical analysis of QC and project data, highlighting result significance, preparing graphs and datasets.
- Liaise with technical staff to establish process trends (SPC) from analytical test data.
- Contribute to formal technical and process reports/presentations.
- Perform COSHH assessments for chemicals and chemical processes.
- Support Lean, Six-Sigma, 8D problem solving or similar methodologies for process improvement.
- Support & author SOPs and WIs as required for the process or analytical lab.
- Coordinate external testing of samples with sub-contractors.
- Identify opportunities to innovate new methodologies for analytical testing.
- Support the mathematical modelling of chemical processes using engineering principles.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with external certifications.
- Support audits and regulatory inspections within ISO guidelines, ensuring good “5S” and Safety standards throughout the manufacturing area.
- Perform other tasks as maybe defined by the company executive in support of the business needs.
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. The Company will reasonably require you to perform other duties from time to time as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum level of education and experience required for acceptable job performance.
- Degree educated (chemistry & chemical engineering preferred)
- Experience of working in a manufacturing development environment (NPI)
- Experience with project management within SME environment as a core team member.
- Ability to analyse process data, identify improvements and translate into a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge and practical use of tools such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, DOE etc.
A good understanding of material science and importance of correct handling, processing and storage of chemicals.
Competence using analytical laboratory equipment.
- Capable of liaising with internal and external suppliers to support needs of the company.
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of plasma or chemical functionalisation
- Understanding of carbon chemistry + allotropes
- Experience of quality systems management (ISO9001, ISO14001)
