Junior Research Assistant

About Us

GTS was established for the supply of electrical laminates and heat activated adhesive tapes to the flexible printed circuit industry. We have since become one of Europe’s leading and most progressive designers and manufacturers of flexible circuit materials and adhesive coatings with a reputation for quality, reliability, and durability. GTS materials, supplied worldwide, have unlimited applications including flexible printed circuitry for use primarily in the automotive industry and insulating materials for power generation. Growth markets include the electric / hybrid vehicle market and the renewable energy sector.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Research Assistant to join our Technical team.

Reporting directly to the Technical Manager, the purpose of the role is to produce materials for customer consideration and the support of research and development of new and existing projects. Additionally the role covers the support of data management through the Technical department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and dispatch of customer samples for initial consideration


• Conduct testing and analysis of new and existing products and processes to support project and customer development


• Support the management of information on new and ongoing projects and production trials


• Assist with the maintenance of the technical database as part of GTS advanced product quality planning stage gating process


• Maintain stock management within the laboratory and technical production materials


• Assisting with production trials including but not limited to quality control testing of development materials


• Support the creation of development and standard costings


• Maintain laboratory safety including but not limited to the proper use of PPE, following safe working practice and appropriate waste disposal

Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary within the scope of role as directed by Technical Co\-ordinator and Technical Manager

About You

To be considered for this position, you will have the following.

• Proven familiarity with lab testing processes including awareness of how to set up experimental procedures, data recording, sample handling and preparation and analysis of results


• Data management and organisational experience on project\-based work


• A working knowledge of safe working practice within a chemical laboratory environment including COSHH and risk assessments


• Experience using analytical instruments and techniques


• High attention to detail for technical results and documentation


• Experience writing laboratory reports and presentation of results within a technical team

You will demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Communication – You must actively share knowledge and good practice as part of one team and to be able to share knowledge across other areas in the business


• Organisation – You must keep focus on the control of both your work and of others to prevent inefficiency


• Observant – You must maintain the highest standards of all work to prevent any drop of delivered quality


• Integrity – You must work efficiently and concentrate on the things that make differences for you and the team


• Customer Focus – You must ensure that the business delivers the needs of all customers

You will be:

• Educated to degree level within a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)


• Strong analytical and organizational skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Desirable skills / attributes

• Industrial laboratory experience


• Data management experience within an industrial organisation

Why Join Us?

• Supportive of personal development


• Company pension


• Company Profit Share


• Cycle to work scheme


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking

Equality, Diversity \& Inclusion Statement

Here at GTS, we are committed to equality of opportunity across our organisation, ensuring our people are consistently treated in a fair and equal manner, within an inclusive environment.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know, so that we confidentially support you.

How to Apply

If you like what you’ve read about GTS and would like to find out more click below to apply.

Pay: £26,500\.00\-£29,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Enhanced paternity leave


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking


• Profit sharing


• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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