Job Description

Glass Technologist

Salary: £37,500-£45,000 per annum, dependent upon experience.

Location: St Helens Site, some hybrid work and occasional travel

About us

Glass Futures is a not-for-profit research and technology organisation, carrying out collaborative, cutting edge research in glass manufacturing and sustainability, made possible by a significant private and public sector investment of over £50m+ over the coming years.

The Role

An opportunity has become available to join our growing technical team as a Glass Technologist. Industry experience is critical for this role due to the unique nature of our work.

It’s essential that you have a strong background in science and/or technology and can provide practical support within an industrial environment. Glass, or ceramics, sector experience is advantageous for this role due to the nature of the business.

Core responsibilities

Providing technical expertise to support the business
Working closely with Projects, Commercial and Production teams
Assisting with internal and external queries
Providing technical information to members to design trial programmes
Leading technical programmes of research, include literature reviews, lab studies and pilot line trials
Analysing and interpreting data and findings from technical studies and trials
Producing technical reports and papers
Presenting to external parties, including at industry conferences
Leading technical discussions with Glass Futures’ Members so that future R&D studies can be aligned with industry requirements

Person Specification

We are looking for:

Work experience in a Foundation Industry, preferably Glass.
PhD, or equivalent level of experience, in areas related to Glass or equivalent scientific or engineering disciplines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with adaptability for peers, stakeholders and international communications.
High attention to detail.
Experience in presenting technical information to different groups
Experience at developing new business opportunities desirable
An awareness of how to manage Intellectual Property and confidential data
Glass manufacturing experience is very desirable.
Batch and Furnace experience advantageous.

At Glass Futures we are all about people, we care about the wellbeing of our people, and we value diversity and inclusion, seeking to create a supportive, dynamic environment where talented and dedicated people can develop their career.

Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Glass Futures - we passionately believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to providing the best possible candidate experience and will always be happy to help.

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