Scientist - Thermal Ceramics

at  Morgan Advanced Materials

Overview:
Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.
Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
The primary purpose of the Scientist is to support current business through QC and forensics, project management and H&S regulatory compliance, as well as develop new business through areas such as innovation in chemistry, process and application of high
temperature insulating refractories.
The Scientist would also be expected to contribute to support activities and innovation in the development activities through formal technical knowledge, demonstrating and reporting evidence within projects assisting the Centre of Excellence, Manufacturing and Application Development teams.

Responsibilities:

• Performs basic experimental and technical investigations towards the acquisition of new knowledge.
• Design chemical, physical, engineering for laboratory-scale tests and protocols, with a view to proving fitness-for-use / product specifications or process validation (Oversees testing may be required).
• Interpret and report test results with implications for further design; choosing, specifying and acquiring all equipment and consumable relating to technical activity.
• Schedules and undertakes equipment maintenance and calibration, performing risk assessments on new tests and equipment prior to use.
• Form links with external suppliers to conduct proving trials with their products.
• Establish the need for technology change.
• Apply stage gate methodology to projects, reporting as required.

The role will require periodic domestic and international travel. Some travel periods may require extended stays when relating to production trials.

Qualifications:

• Chemistry / Engineering Degree or equivalent role-based experience in a materials science background.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrable personal credibility.
• Understanding of Capex, Stage Gate methodology and other Project Management tools.
• Deminstrable problem solving and analysis skills, prepared to challenge the status quo.
• Deminstrable ability to deliver on programmes and projects, adapting style to deliver results.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-

• Performs basic experimental and technical investigations towards the acquisition of new knowledge.
• Design chemical, physical, engineering for laboratory-scale tests and protocols, with a view to proving fitness-for-use / product specifications or process validation (Oversees testing may be required).
• Interpret and report test results with implications for further design; choosing, specifying and acquiring all equipment and consumable relating to technical activity.
• Schedules and undertakes equipment maintenance and calibration, performing risk assessments on new tests and equipment prior to use.
• Form links with external suppliers to conduct proving trials with their products.
• Establish the need for technology change.
• Apply stage gate methodology to projects, reporting as required