Materials Chemist/ Chemical Engineer
Full time contract Defence's R&D Dept in Edinburgh working with pyrotechnic systems. Must have experience in safe handling of dangerous chemicals.
Summary about this job
Chemistry & Physics
Company: MACRO Recruitment
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-7-3438-3944
Fax: +61-7-1153-3377
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Detail information about job Materials Chemist/ Chemical Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- 1 year contract with 2 x12 month extensions
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- State of the art R &D environment
- $ Based on Experience
- Australian Citizenship essential
- 1 year contract with 2 x12 month extensions
Your Next Employer...
You'll be working with the R&D department for the Department of Defence (Defence Science Technology Group, DTSG) in Edinburgh.
The Role...
This role will be focussed on providing technical support to the development of advanced additive manufacturing techniques for pyrotechnic systems.
Major Responsibilities will include:
Under direction, set-up test equipment for laboratory activities;
General upkeep of test and laboratory facilities;
Prepare risk assessments and standard operating procedures for facilities and processes;
Liaise with workshop staff as required to prepare hardware and materials for testing;
Under direction, assist with the manufacture of formulations and associated materials preparation and analysis;
Under direction characterise pyrotechnic formulations for their chemical, sensitiveness and mechanical properties;
Data analysis
You Will Need...
- Diploma/Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering;
- Experience in the safe handling of hazardous chemicals
- Experience in safe energetic materials handling materials characterization techniques and/or pyrotechnic technologies;
- Must be an Australian Citizen