Materials Scientist

Plastometrex Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology scale-up company in the UK is seeking a Materials Scientist to focus on research, development, and testing of innovative materials. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scientific understanding and improve material testing techniques. Responsibilities include specimen preparation, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with technical requirements. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience in metallographic preparation and data collection. This role requires a proactive approach in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with metallographic sample preparation and reliable data collection.
• Familiarity with mechanical tension testing.
• Experience creating clear and concise scientific reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for mechanical testing and metallography.
• Conduct experiments and collect data in a reliable and repeatable manner.
• Analyse data ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Metallographic sample preparation

Data collection

Mechanical tension testing

Scientific reporting

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Python for data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science or Materials Engineering

Job description

Plastometrex is a fast-growing technology scale-up company based in Cambridge, UK. Our novel solutionsare able tomeasure the strength of materials in a way that is 80x faster and 90% cheaper than traditional methods. We are backed by top-tier strategic investors, and our tech is now used by leading institutions and industry heavyweights such as Airbus, NASA, Renishaw, MIT, and WPI.

At Plastometrex, we serve a remarkably diverse customer base. Our technologies empowercutting-edgeresearch initiatives, support modern, hands-on teaching programs at world-leading universities and research institutes, and enable market-leading industrial users across the globe.

As a company, we believe in a culture of transparency, collaboration, integrity, andtaking action, and we are looking to grow our team with people who share these values.

About The Role

As aMaterials Scientist, you willbe responsible fortheongoing research, development and testingunderpinning the profilometry-based indentation plastometry(PIP)technique.You’llcollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovativenew features, enhance existingscientificunderstanding, andimprove the efficacy of the PIP technique across a range of materials.

This rolecovers a range of materials testingactivities, from sampleselection and preparation, experimental design, data analysis, and disseminationof findings. You willsolve practical challenges,provide data to inform productimprovements, andhelpensure our products meet technical and customer requirements.

You should have a practical, flexible, and self-motivated approach to your work, and feel comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.

Position

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare specimensformechanical testingand metallography.
• Conduct experimentsandcollect data in a reliable and repeatable manner.
• Analyse data using standard tools,ensuring accuracy and consistency of analysis.
• Producepresentations and reports forinternal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain lab equipmentand ensure consumables are promptly replenished.
• Lead individual tasks within projects, ensuring time, quality and cost requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in arelevantfield such asMaterials Science or Materials Engineering.
• Experiencewith metallographic sample preparationandreliable data collection.
• Familiarity with mechanical tension testing.
• Experience creatingclear andconcise scientific reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Experience withFinite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Proficiencywith Python or similarfor data analysis and visualization.