Research Scientist

1 month ago


Bracknell Berkshire, United Kingdom NES Fircroft Full time

NES Fircroft are working with a large science-based agtech company who are looking for a Particle Scientist to work with them on a 12 month basis.


Our client dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of their 50,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity's most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of their ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.


The employees reflect the diversity of their customers, the markets where they operate and the communities which they serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.


The site hosts a vibrant multi-disciplinary scientific community of around 800 people. Located between Maidenhead and Bracknell it offers a spacious and green campus environment with comprehensive sports facilities, catering facilities & social clubs.



We are recruiting a Particle Scientist to work within our clients Process Studies Group at its Jealott's Hill research site, Bracknell, UK. This role will provide crystallisation and surface physical science expertise for new and existing processes and products. Using leading edge equipment, you will be part of a diverse, global team carrying out business specific and long-term cross-disciplinary strategic research.



Lab experience in physical property measurement (e.g. melting point determination, spectroscopy, surface area analysis, or solubility etc.)
Interest in learning about crystallisation and running lab experiments
Scientific curiosity to learn new techniques, explore new innovations and their application to solve problems in projects.
Experience in automation of experimental and/or data analysis would be an advantage.
Experience or knowledge of the challenges faced in an industrial environment is desirable.

A degree in a physical science discipline or chemical/process engineering
With high standards of scientific rigour, you should be creative, self-motivated and well organised.
As part of a global network, you should have excellent communication and team-working skills.
If this role excites you and you believe you have what we need, then we'd love to hear from you, whatever your industrial or academic background.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients. #



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