AIS is looking for an enthusiastic junior development chemist to join our growing R&D team. The successful candidate will have a love for all things chemistry and will assist with project leadership and development resources for the formulation, analysis, testing, and optimisation of fire protection and insulation products for the energy sector.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Providing vital support to New Product Development.
2. Assisting with development and evaluation of new materials, products, and processes.
3. Formulation of new products to meet customer requirements.
4. Reformulation of existing products for performance and cost benefits.
5. Conducting raw material suitability assessments.
6. Sample preparation and testing in line with industry specifications.
7. Regularly reporting all work accurately and concisely.
8. Working in accordance with quality, health and safety, and environmental management systems.
Ideal candidates will be:
* Educated to BSc or MSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
* Experienced with hands-on practical laboratory tasks.
* Capable of following precise instructions.
* Highly organized, consistent, and reliable in completing tasks.
* Confident in presenting results.
* Unfazed under pressure and comfortable working independently.
* Enthusiastic about product development and technical discovery.
* Motivated by a chemistry-focused career with potential to contribute across various chemical technologies, delivering growth in a dynamic market.
Benefits include:
* Salary up to £28,000 per annum.
* Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of salary.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced pension contributions up to 6% of salary (matched).
* Life insurance 4x annual salary.
* Access to leisure benefits.
Our vision
To be recognized globally as the most technically advanced provider of fire protection, insulation, and marine products, working closely with customers to deliver innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions.
Our purpose
To make the world a safer place by protecting lives, infrastructure, and assets on land and sea.
Our mission
To leverage our skills and knowledge to diversify and grow, combining innovative thinking and expertise to create products appealing to various markets as part of integrated solutions.
Who we are
AIS is a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, and application of insulation and passive fire protection systems, buoyancy, and SURF products, providing mission-critical solutions for the energy, industrial, automotive, chemical, and marine sectors. We invest 10% of our revenue into R&D annually to stay at the forefront of industry insight and innovation. We specialize in technical coatings, including syntactic phenolic resin-based foam thermal insulation materials, delivering high-performance solutions for challenging environments. Our commitment is to meet our clients' evolving needs with integrity, perceptiveness, and innovation.
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