Fire Scientist

19 Days Old

Fire Scientist
Full-time, on-site (5 days per week)
Shape the Future of Product Fire Performance with Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions.
At Saint-Gobain, we design, manufacture, and distribute materials and solutions that improve the comfort, performance, and sustainability of buildings. Our purpose is clear: to make the world a better home. As part of our Interior Solutions division, you'll contribute to innovative products that shape safer, more sustainable spaces for millions of people.
About the Role
We're looking for a Fire Scientist to join our Central Production Development team and become the go-to expert for fire performance across our product range of plaster, plasterboard and insulation.
What you'll do
Act as a fire performance specialist for our products. Conduct small scale fire testing on our products and analyse results to drive improvements. Analyse full scale fire performance providing suitable improvement recommendations Design and develop laboratory test methods that can be scaled to plant operations. Introduce and evaluate new additives to enhance fire performance. Produce technical reports Support teams in problem solving product performance issues relating to system fire performance Collaborate with internal teams and support the implementation of new test methods.What we're looking for
Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline. Experience in fire testing, fire performance, or fire-related R&D. Strong technical report writing and data analysis skills. Comfortable working in a laboratory environment. Ability to develop and implement new test methods. Knowledge of relevant standards and experimental design principles.What we offer
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A supportive environment focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation.Why join us?
You'll be part of a collaborative team of 18, working closely with 7 central scientists and reporting to the Process & Performance Lead. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will directly influence product safety and innovation.
About us
Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.
Are SGIS An Inclusive employer?
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
And what about flexibility?
At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.
If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you
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Location:
Loughborough, Leicestershire
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing/Surveying

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