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Synthetic Organic Chemist: Scalable Materials Production (KTP Associate)
£35, to £40, per annum
Full time/ 15 month fixed term contract.
Your main workplace will be at Fibre Extrusion Technology, Leeds, LS27 7JU
About the Role
This project is a collaborative Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Fibre Extrusion Technologies Limited (FET Ltd).
The KTP associate will be the link between FET and NTU and will work toward expanding FET’s capabilities by developing a small footprint, scalable process capable of producing
multi-Kg per day of critical feedstock materials for fibre production.
The KTP associate will work on a structured project supported by the academic team at NTU and key personnel inside FET Ltd. The key duties are expected to be:
1. Evaluate literature and design routes to the desired materials as directed by FET.
2. Analyse reaction mixtures, materials compositions and determine chemical purities.
3. Purify reactions mixtures using a range of contemporary techniques.
4. Design, construct and maintain chemical process equipment, e.g. continuous flow reactors.
5. Lead training and knowledge exchange activities between NTU and FET, such as training FET staff or producing technical manuals.
6. Present results as oral and written reports and presentations, at regular meeting points.
7. Assess costing and impacts of the processes by considering elements such as raw materials, energy usage and waste.
8. Manage competing priorities and work proactively with the various stakeholders to achieve the goals of the project.
The role will require travel between NTU and FET on a regular basis.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.