PhD Graduate - Technical Solutions Specialist

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Are you looking for a PhD graduate role in the Cambridge area?
  
My client is looking for a PhD Graduate – Technical Solutions Specialist to join their team in Cambridgeshire.
  
They are looking for someone with an educational background in Optics/Photonics, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering.
  
The role of PhD Graduate – Technical Solutions Specialist will make good use of your technical skills whilst engaging with customers on things like solution development, product specifications and custom products.
  
This company designs and manufactures a range of complex scientific instrumentation equipment that is used all over the world. If you’ve completed a STEM-related PhD it is highly likely that you will already have used some of their equipment in your university lab.
  
Hands-on experience with either photonics equipment, laboratory environments or optical setups is a must have requirement for applying for this PhD Graduate – Technical Solutions Specialist vacancy.
  
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for their first commercial role or someone with post-PhD experience in Research/Lab roles who wants to join a global engineering/technology company. Full training will be given to the successful candidate, but you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong interest in using your technical knowledge to support/advise customers.
  
If you have any specific questions about this PhD Graduate – Technical Solutions Specialist role in Cambridgeshire please call David on . To apply email –

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