Research Scientist
John Keells Research (JKR) is the R&D and Innovation arm of John Keells Holdings PLC. JKR is responsible for developing novel technologies in their core areas of Composites, Energy Storage, Biomaterials, and Mechatronics.
The multidisciplinary team at JKR works at the intersection of Science & Technology, Intellectual Property and Business to create value for the John Keells Group, our partner organizations, and the country.
Do you want to be part of this team where you will get the opportunity to commercialize and bring to life technologies that create an impact?
Responsibilities as a Research Scientist at JKR chemistry team will include:
- Industrial problem-solving with chemistry knowledge to develop technically and commercially viable solutions under the supervision of the JKR Chemistry Team Leader, Head of JKR and Principle Scientific Advisor.
- Scale up scientific research to industrial solutions. Expectation is the provision of input to team performing the scaleup.
- Idea generation and idea validation through laboratory testing.
- Learning new theories related to the chemistry field and applying them in the project work to ensure cutting-edge solutions with a special focus in either the Composites and/or Energy storage core area of JKR. With the support of the Principle Scientific Advisor.
- Ensure that the R&D work is conducted within the timelines of the project as communicated by the Chemistry team leader.
- Ensuring all lab work is done adhering health and safety policy of JKR.
- Diligent maintenance of lab notebooks.
- Writing specifications, instructions, and reports, and handling other required administrative duties.
- Proactively support teamwork within the Chemistry team and overall JKR team.
The ideal candidate would have:
- BSc in degree in Chemistry.
- Fresh graduates are welcome.
- Excellent understanding of chemical handling and testing and scaleup considerations.
- Hands-on experience with analytical instruments (FTIR, X-RD,Raman spectroscopy, UV-visible) would be an additional plus point.
- Willingness to work with multidisciplinary research teams to engage in hi-tech solution development.
- Excellent research, technical and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
- Organizational skills with the ability to plan ahead while delivering to deadlines.
- Patience and the ability to work methodically and meticulously when following scientific techniques and company procedures.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Interested candidates are encouraged to through HIVE before the 08th November 2024 by clicking the advert.
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