Research and Development (RandD) Technician - The Best Connection - WolverhamptonThe Best Connection is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and practically minded Research and Development (RandD) Technician to join their team in the Wolverhampton area.Pay and Hours 14.36 - 17.95 per hour, dependent on experienceMonday to Friday07:30 - 15:30Wolverhampton areaOngoing opportunityThe RoleAs an RandD Technician, you will play a hands-on role in developing sustainable technologies for the recovery and re-manufacture of carbon fibre and composite materials.You will be involved in operating pilot-scale machinery, manufacturing composite materials, preparing samples, carrying out material testing and accurately recording experimental data.Key ResponsibilitiesOperating pilot-scale recycling and processing equipment, including pyrolysis ovens, solvolysis reactors and size-reduction machinery.Manufacturing prepreg materials and pilot-scale composite products.Preparing, cutting, grinding and compounding recycled carbon fibre, chopped strands and non-woven mats.Carrying out mechanical and chemical testing, including tensile and flexural testing.Performing physical analysis such as density testing, resin burn-off and TGA.Accurately recording experimental parameters, results and project data.Using Excel and other software to format, analyse, summarise and store data.Maintaining laboratory records and ensuring project data is organised and distributed as ..... full job details .....