Graduate Physicist, Applied Science

Science Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and curious individual who loves using science and technology to solve complex problems? Are you a passionate learner who is always trying to expand your horizons? Do you want to join a dynamic, growing international business with excellent career development opportunities?

We are looking for an exceptional, energetic, hard-working and hands-on enthusiastic physicist to join our group of world class scientists and technologists. You will have a passion for science and technology and will use a combination of innovation, flexibility and technical excellence to meet and exceed our customers’ often demanding requirements and tight development timescales. This role is based at our Harston (Cambridge) site.

We Offer:

• A multitude of exciting projects working with our clients in the medical, industrial, consumer and food and beverage sectors.
• The opportunity to work as part of a world-class team of scientists, engineers and technologists.
• A dynamic, supportive working environment focused on innovation, agility, quality and results.
• Well-equipped laboratory facilities including specialist laboratories for electronics, optics, chemistry, environmental testing, microscopy, microbiology, sensory evaluation and more.

The Opportunity
Skills:
Sagentia Innovation is seeking a graduate physicist to join our Applied Science team, to create, analyse and develop new technologies. We solve complex problems using world-class scientific skills on a wide range of projects which involve a combination of:

• Creative problem solving and concept generation.
• Feasibility assessment informed by theoretical assessment, mathematical modelling and laboratory experimentation.
• Proof-of principle demonstration in which our ideas are rapidly brought to life.
• Technology scouting.

The successful candidate will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in the consumer, food and beverage, medical and industrial sectors. You can find examples of previous projects here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execution of laboratory experiments.
• Technology feasibility assessment & design.
• Modelling and data analysis.
• Innovation workshop participation and facilitation.
• Presenting results and deliverables to clients.
• Supporting sales activities with technical content and helping to define and scope new projects.

Experience & Qualifications:
Candidates must have a degree in Physics or a degree with a strong Physics content (2.1 or above) and:

• Expertise in areas such as optics, electronics, sensors, electromagnetics, ultrasonics etc.
• Proven ability to develop novel systems in the laboratory.
• Proven scientific analytical skills such as mathematical modelling.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proven track record of planning and undertaking laboratory work safely.

Career Development:
We are committed to career development and make a focussed effort to offer bespoke training and mentoring to allow our staff to thrive within their environment and realise personal potential.

Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.