Research Chemist required, based in Staffordshire. Degree in Chemistry is essential, no industrial experience necessary but is advantageous.
Research Chemist - Inorganic Chemistry
Location: Staffordshire (commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Crewe and surrounding areas)
Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent
Benefits
Flexible working hours (34.5 + hour lunch break). 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company bonus and pension schemes
Role Description
* Synthesising novel materials for applications within the polymers and coatings industries.
* Scaling up chemical production processes to pilot plant scale.
* Liaising with customers, consulting and providing detailed technical knowledge and demonstrations.
* Solving a diverse set of problems relating to new product development
* General laboratory housekeeping and working with technical reports and safety data sheets
Requirements
* Degree in Chemistry with a focus on a synthesis project (inorganic, organic, materials chemistry)
* Proven ability to do research and think independently. A PhD or relevant industry experience would be a distinct advantage.
* Recent experience working in an academic or industrial laboratory
* Ability to travel or relocate to the Staffordshire area.
* Any past experience within polymer formulation or materials development would be an advantage.
* Full right to work in the UK.
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