Surface Measurement Systems
manufactures state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation for particulate
solids characterization based on sorption science. Our products are
sold worldwide into leading R&D industrial laboratories as well as
government and university environments. We are the technology market
leader for our sector and combine innovative scientific instrumentation
with scientific excellence.
This vacancy is for an Application Scientist working as a member of our scientific team in Alperton, London. This position would be working directly under the Associate Director of Science Applications along with a close-knit, skilled team fulfilling a range of roles and responsibilities.
Required Qualifications/Education
The position requires a person with a minimum of Master’s degree (MSc, MEng or MPhil.) or a PhD in Chemical Engineering or
Analytical / Applied Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or a related disciple.
Additional training will be provided on an “as needs” basis.
Responsibilities
- Provide scientific leadership on DVS and IGC SEA products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams comprising engineers, researchers, product managers, and sales representatives to accomplish tasks, and provide regular updates and reports to the Associate Director of Science Applications.
- Test prospective customer samples and provide appropriate scientific sample analysis reports.
- Work with scientists on advancing SMS’s science.
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Give poster and oral scientific presentations internationally as well as webinars.
Responsibilities Continued
- Provide feedback on ways of improving sales and business internationally.
- Write scientific papers and reports.
- Visit potential future customers with sales staff internationally.
- Work with the marketing team to support sales.
- Carry out internal audit and ISO responsibilities.
- Other duties as agreed or assigned.
Skills
- Experience of experimental work in a scientific or chemistry laboratory.
- Knowledge of thermal analysis or advanced materials characterisation.
- Experience using vapour sorption studies on materials is advantageous including DVS and IGC methods.
- Good communication skills are essential.
- Writing scientific and progress reports.
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical or porous or complex organic materials is advantageous.
- Ability to give scientific lectures and posters.
- Preferred: Scientific approaches to research.
- Preferred: Writing scientific reports, progress reports, etc.
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Preferred:
Experience of sorption experimental methods.
Targets
Complete advanced technical training on DVS and IGC SEA instruments.
Complete IGC SEA and DVS experiments.
Write Application Notes on IGC SEA and DVS Techniques.
Why join SMS?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- Opportunities for growth in department and up-skilling
- All Voices Count - make an active contribution to a close but high functioning team
- Expand your knowledge of various business industries
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
