NES Fircroft is currently recruiting a Physical Chemist on behalf of our client, a global name in the agricultural chemical and technology industry. This is a contract position for an initial 12-month duration – though possibility of long-term extensions. Mon-Fri, 36hrs per week.
About the Role:
Our client is a company dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. They have deep roots in agricultural science with sustainability at our heart. By improving crop productivity and making farming more efficient, they enable growers to provide healthy, high-quality food safely and sustainably.
Working within a highly collaborative team of physical chemists, you will be responsible for measuring, understanding and modelling the physical properties that we use to help design and develop the next generation of agrochemicals.
Using a range of different techniques, you will demonstrate the flexibility, organisational ability and motivation to deliver high-quality experimental data to tight deadlines. You will also work with scientists from a range of disciplines to understand the challenges that we face, and to design and develop the new methods that ensure that physical chemistry meets the demands of a growing company.
What we're looking for
A PhD or good undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related discipline
A practical understanding of commonly used analytical and chromatographic techniques and technologies
Understanding of how the physical properties of compounds influence their behaviour in biological systems
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to critically analyse experimental data
Ability to design and deliver new assays, methods and/or approaches to overcome difficult scientific problems
Evidence of working closely with fellow scientists in multi-disciplinary project teams
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to deliver high quality experimental results while working to tight deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
This position will be for a period of 12 months, with the possibility for extension
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients