Junior Geomaterials Scientist

4 weeks ago

Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom Petrolab Limited Full time
About Petrolab

Petrolab Limited is a leading geological consultancy providing expert support services to the mining, minerals processing, materials, and construction industries worldwide. Our team of experienced professionals delivers dependable and accessible interpretative reporting to clients, helping them evaluate the potential of their mineral resources and solve materials-related problems.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Junior Geomaterials Scientist to join our Geomaterials team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects of local, national, and international significance, supported by our technically experienced Geomaterials and Mineralogy teams.

As a Junior Geomaterials Scientist, you will assist in providing petrological and mineralogical consultancy services to clients in the minerals, mining, and construction materials industries. This includes preparing sections and polished blocks from geological and construction materials for microscopic analysis, routine mineralogical and petrographic tests, recording and preparing samples for testing, and operating scientific instrumentation and software.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing samples for testing and analysis
  • Operating scientific instrumentation and software
  • Recording and preparing samples for testing
  • Assisting in the preparation of sections and polished blocks

We are looking for a graduate geologist, earth scientist, or materials scientist with a strong desire to learn quickly and an aptitude for working in a fast-moving commercial consultancy delivering multiple projects to defined timescales. Prior experience in optical microscopy of basic sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks is essential, with skills in concrete petrography to be taught on the job by our experienced team of petrographers.

A successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a career in often challenging and critical investigations in construction materials. As such, the role is well-suited to an individual with an inquisitive mind and keen investigative skills.

Key Skills
  • A degree in a relevant geological or engineering discipline
  • University-level training or equivalent work experience in petrography and optical mineralogy
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Dynamic work ethic to learn and develop new skills
  • Ability to work professionally as part of a team
  • Good IT skills
  • Manual handling skills
  • A keen eye for precision and attention to detail
Benefits
  • Starting salary £23,500 (subject to annual review)
  • Standard 37.5 hour week
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Employer contributory pension
  • Private health insurance

Petrolab Limited supports the professional development and personal growth of its staff with training and a range of benefits. We are committed to helping our employees develop their skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow.

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