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We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centres around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”\nHexcel is currently seeking a Corporate Research Lab (CRL) Scientist / Engineer - Early Career Program for our Duxford, UK location.\nThe selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:\nLead / supervise, with support of senior scientists, one or more CRL technology projects that are aligned with future Hexcel business needs\nContribute directly to laboratory work and work with other team members as required to achieve project goals.\nEnsure research is conducted in a safe manner according to best practice and that all environmental and transportation legislation is adhered to\nRead external literature, such as academic papers and patents, to stay current with the state of the art in composites. May attend any relevant conferences or exhibitions.\nRecord results through appropriate use of laboratory notebooks and computer storage and writing technical reports.\nQualifications:\nCandidate is expected to join with expertise in polymeric or composite materials arising either from education through a degree at Masters or PhD level in Chemistry, Polymer Science / Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or relevant experience in a similar role following a bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1) in similar subjects.\nThe ability to analyse test data, draw conclusion, and write concise technical reports. 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