Current vacancies include:
-
Senior
Scientist/Engineer - 2 posts: MERL has
two technical vacancies at Senior Scientist Level ranging from
a Post Doctorate with limited industrial experience to a person with
a PhD and a thorough, industrial experience of the effects of oil and
gas exposures on polymers in oil field applications. Equivalent industrial
experience will be considered in place of a PhD.
- Technican/Senior
Technican: The
vacancy is described below and we would welcome your application
if you meet the requirements listed.
The immediate vacancies are described below. Candidates invited for an
interview will be given a more detailed job specification
Consultant/Principal
Scientist – Oil
and Gas (Ref W109)
This is a senior level position and requires significant knowledge of
polymeric materials, their behaviour under demanding conditions and/or
their use in oilfield applications. The successful candidate will be
expected to operate at the consultancy level for MERL, add value for
clients, provide technical advice and guidance to MERL staff, develop
and coordinate commercial projects and represent MERL at a senior level
technically. The successful applicant will therefore be required to
possess good communication, organisational and commercial skills and
be able to demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving and
the ability to interact with commercial clients. Senior Scientist/Engineer
- 2 posts (Ref W209)
Our work is varied in nature and Senior engineers/scientists
are expected to have a clear area of their own specialisation in line with
MERL’s
core business. Training will be given in other area areas of MERL’s
core business. The current vacancies are focussed towards MERL’s oil
and gas laboratories identifying the effects of different fluids on polymers
or the testing of components under high pressure and/or high temperature exposures.
The work may also include mechanical testing aspects to evaluate the effects
of load and post-exposure on materials. A PhD in a relevant discipline (particularly
chemistry, material science or engineering) or relevant industrial experience
is a requirement. . Senior Engineers/Scientists are expected to work on a
number of projects, to plan, implement, conduct, interpret and deliver the
work to clients. The work will be laboratory based and supported by colleagues.
It is expected that the applicant will be capable of being given early project
responsibility, managing projects and developing business within MERL’s
client base.
Senior Technican (Ref
W409)
This is a key role to support the very varied
requirements and well-equipped laboratories at MERL. MERL has
state of the art materials test equipment
from Zwick and MTS along with environmental chambers and strain measuring
equipment. We have facilities with numerous pressure vessels for
evaluating the effects of gases and fluids on polymers. We also have
facilities for mixing and moulding small rubber components and test
pieces. Other capabilities include a small workshop, CAD packages
and bespoke testing equipment. This position is expected to work
with others and be trained to use and support all of this equipment
and to offer support in the upkeep of the general facilities.
Application procedure
For each of these positions please submit an up to date CV with a covering letter
stating which position you are applying for, why you are applying, an indication
of your current salary and notice period.
Please send this information to recruitment@merl-ltd.co.uk or
by mail to:
Mrs Debbie Frame, MERL Ltd, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire,
SG4 0TW.
Please mark your Email or envelope as ‘Confidential’.
All applications will be treated in confidence.
If you are selected for an interview we will send you
a more detailed job specification.The start date for suitable applications
is immediate. Please note that to be considered you must provide evidence
that you are eligible to work in the UK.
Benefits
MERL offers competitive salaries and benefits including pension contributions
and after a qualifying period annual bonus, private medical insurance
and opportunity for share ownership.
MERL is recognised as an Investors in People employer.
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