Introduction

Laboratory work for Research and development, as well as quality purposes. General laboratory duties as expected in a small but busy refractories laboratory encompassing materials testing and uses.

About the Employer

Working as part of a small, but busy team in the technical department laboratory of a major refractory materials manufacturer based outside Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The ideal candidate would be a driven and ambitious individual with a keen eye for detail.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

General laboratory duties within a busy manufacturing adjacent laboratory
Assistance with quality control and assurance processes
Assistance with research and development projects
Production environment support as required by the business
Upholding high quality standards for both production processes and laboratory activities
Safe and appropriate usage of laboratory machinery, equipment and materials, including working with high temperatures and heavy machinery

Tests conducted including but not limited to:

Particle size analysis
Mixing, drying and firing
Porosity determination
Firing and drying tests
Mechanical properties testing (CCS, CMOR, HMOR)
Abrasion testing
Entering data and maintaining data integrity, use of computer equipment and computer security

Training Outcome

Potential for a wide range of future career paths at Monocon, including product and process development, product management, sales, production management and product support.

Skills Required

IT skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Indpendent
Trustworthy and Honest

Qualifications

Essential - A Level - Mathematics or a Mathematics-based subject - Minimum C
Essential - A Level - Science or Technology-based subject - Minimum C
Essential - BTEC - Science or Technology-based subject - DMM

Course Information

Course: Materials science technologist (degree) (level 6)

Level: 6

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 8am- 5pm Monday to Thursday 8am- 1pm Fridays Day release for study time

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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