Operations Scientist (Science graduate)

Randstad UK
Witney, UK
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Compensation
£33,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

  • To provide support to Operations through scientific experimentation and prototype fabrication. To perform testing of product or materials analysis, reporting and review of results
  • Perform testing to protocol or procedure whilst adhering to good laboratory practice
  • Develop protocols to accomplish goals
  • Produce prototype product or communicate protoype requirements to support experiments.
  • Utilise analytical instruments and train others in their operation
  • Participate in experimental design discussions, identify variables that may impact experimental results
  • Analyse data, evaluate results and form conclusions
  • Prepares effective summaries of results and communicates these to wider team
  • Compile and maintain records as required by good laboratory practice
  • Writes clear and technically correct reports with feedback from colleagues
  • Liase with other departments and present technical information to team meetings
  • Have awareness of change control procedures applicable to role
  • Know and apply knowledge of health and saftey procedures
  • Responsible for own laboratory notebook and for the accuracy, quality and timeliness of experimental results
  • Ensures that all work complies with the quality system
  • Uses scientific and industry literature to broaden technical and theoretical understanding
  • Highlights improvement opportunities to manager
  • Purchases equipment as required and within budget
  • Consistently demonstrates recognised behaviours
  • Core responsibilities include supporting the manufacturing of strip and sensor products by performing root cause analysis, managing supply chain resilience by identifying second-tier suppliers, writing protocols and reports for development trials, and supporting material transfer for new products

Requirements

  • Experience of working in a laboratory, scientific or technical environment or other relevant industry
  • Experience of writing technical reports and presenting results
  • Limited technical knowledge
  • Good working knowledge of software packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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