Scientist
Scientist British Gypsum East Leake, Nr Loughborough Are you someone who is passionate about product development, optimisation, and testing projects? At our Building Technical Centre in Loughborough, our technical teams support the ongoing development and improvement of our gypsum-based plasterboard products for our British Gypsum business. We develop and improve product formulas to meet the needs of our customers, address quality concerns, drive product sustainability, and reduce the cost of manufacturing. As a Scientist in the team, you will work predominantly on a project basis with some ad hoc tasks. The work is hinged on data analysis, interpretation, and communication across the business to a range of stakeholders including manufacturing and quality management teams, procurement, suppliers, marketing, and colleagues across our technical function. You will work on product development and testing projects which will include some travel across our manufacturing network to conduct manufacturing trials and problem solving. The position is a great entry-level opportunity for a curious individual with great communication skills supported by a science-related degree such as chemistry, material science and similar. British Gypsum is one of 30 Saint-Gobain brand's and is a market-leading manufacturer of gypsum-based building materials from insulation, wall lining dry boards, and plaster to ceilings and floors. Our products shape modern interiors for the commercial, residential, and off-site sectors of the construction industry. This is a full-time position based at our East Leake facility, predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional flexibility and travel required. What we're looking for: Science or possibly engineering relating degree in material science, chemistry, biomedical science, or similar.Ideally at least one year in industry, this could be a placement year while in education.Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills.Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels.Excellent communication and the ability to influence and manage across a matrix organisation. Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
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