Material Scientist

• Conduct research into the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, and ceramics to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.
• Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications.
• Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various conditions on materials.
• Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of materials having special characteristics.
• Prepare reports of materials study findings for the use of other scientists and requestors.
• Recommend materials for reliable performance in various environments.
• Research methods of processing, forming, and firing materials to develop such products as ceramic fillings for teeth, unbreakable dinner plates, and telescope lenses.
• Study the nature, structure and physical properties of metals and their alloys, and their responses to applied forces
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. Analyse the field Product/Data
• Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location