Colloid Science Research Assistant

1 month ago


Sedgefield, Durham, United Kingdom CPI Full time

About CPI

CPI is a leading innovation centre that drives the development of new products and processes for a wide range of industries. Our Colloid Science team is a key part of this effort, working on projects that involve the characterisation and formulation of materials.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic student to join our Colloid Science team as a placement student. The successful candidate will have a strong background in physical chemistry or a related field and will be able to assist the team with the technical delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Colloid Science team with the technical delivery of projects
  • Manage your own work plan to execute experimental work, including relevant measurement and analysis techniques to characterise properties relevant to formulation performance
  • Interpret and report experimental results for internal peer review
  • Consistently deliver high-quality work, including during the operation of lab equipment, recording of data, documentation of decisions and reporting of results
  • Maintain safe working practices

What We Offer

CPI offers a wide range of benefits to our employees, including a generous pension scheme, life assurance and accident insurance schemes, flexible working, and learning and development opportunities.

Future Food Systems and Agritech

CPI is at the forefront of innovation in future food systems and agritech, working on projects that aim to revolutionise the way we produce, distribute, and consume food. As a member of our Colloid Science team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this exciting area of research and development.



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