Smart4Chemicals are looking to recruit for a Surface Analyst in the Lancashire area on behalf of a global materials manufacturer.

As a Surface Analyst, you will be responsible for operating various analytical instruments for use on a range of materials. Surface analysis experience essential.

To be considered for the role you must be degree educated in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or a closely related subject.

Role requirements

• Degree educated in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or a closely related subject. PhD in either of these subjects highly desirable.
• Previous hands on experience with various surface analysis techniques such as SEM, AFM, XPS, XRD essential.
• Any experience with Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) highly desirable.
• Any data analysis experience is also highly desirable.
• Driving licence and car required.

Role responsibilities

• Operate analytical equipment on a daily basis, primarily SIMS in order to analyse materials.
• Interpret and analyse results in order to prepare formal reports.
• Liaise with cross functional teams and customers on a daily basis.
• Support the engineering and analysis group within the teams global R&D function.