Synthetic Chemist Client: BAE Systems Location: Glascoed / Cardiff University Contract Type: Contingent (12 Months, Inside IR35) Working Hours: 37 hours a week (Monday-Thursday) Security Clearance: BPSS + SC Pay Rate: £19.71 PAYE or £26.36 Umbrella Overview
Following current synthetic routes to synthesise precursors for polymer systems
Providing knowledge and practical expertise to develop synthetic routes to known / novel organic compounds
Collaborating with other Scientists / Engineers to develop routes to scale up synthetic chemistry processes
Maintaining and improving (where able) a synthetic chemistry capability onsite that is fit for the purpose of responding to current and future needs
Ensuring all synthesis activities are carried out safely and in accordance with business processes and in compliance with legislation
Compiling and maintaining process and basis of safety documentation
Providing support with other processes carried out within the team as and when required
Skills
Experience in the analysis of a variety of organic compounds using NMR, Mass Spectrometry, FT-IR and HPLC.
Experience in working with and maintenance of inert atmosphere synthetic techniques, i.e. Schlenk lines and/or gloveboxes
Experience in working with hazardous chemicals
Ability to work within a close-knit team as well as independently, planning and managing own workload to safely deliver project objectives
A recognised qualification in Chemistry, to MSc / PhD level. (Masters or equivalent in Synthetic Chemistry or related subject)