Materials Research Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Materials
Oxfordshire
£35k – £40k
permanentJob Ref: 7679
Description
A venture-backed materials company based in Oxford is currently recruiting for a Research Technician to join its R&D team on a permanent basis. As a Materials Research Technician, you will play an important role in producing, processing, testing and characterising novel alloys.
Materials Research Technician responsibilities
- Work closely with engineers and technicians, ensuring that the work is carried out according to schedule and that technical challenges are quickly tackled.
- Produce, process, test and characterise novel alloys.
- Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Communicating with engineers to understand their needs, scheduling, and performing work accordingly.
- Supporting the development of efficient work procedures
- Participating in the development of the company’s in-house capabilities.
- Maintaining good health and safety practices
Materials Research Technician requirements
- Current experience operating in an R&D or production facility – carrying out test procedures on materials.
- A background in materials science or engineering is desirable.
- Hands-on attitude and willingness to learn new skill
- Organised and able to work independently, but also to collaborate with a diverse, fast-moving team
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with mechanical testing (tension, hardness, fatigue, bending) is highly desirable.
£35-£40k + benefits
Job Ref: 7679
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Materials Research Technician roles across Cranleigh Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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