Chemistry Graduate
* Kidderminster, Worcestershire (Hybrid - 4 days in office p/w)
* £27,000 - £30,000 + excellent bens.
Are you a recent Chemistry graduate looking to start your career in a hands-on laboratory environment?
The Energetics and Materials Team are responsible for the research, development, clearance and manufacture of materials and products to meet demanding requirements. These requirements include physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical and ballistic properties under extreme conditions of temperature, pressure, vibration and age.
The successful candidate will work alongside other scientists within the team, as well as colleagues within the wider production/engineering teams to develop and manufacture high performance rocket motors and related systems.
The candidate will also work closely on the research, development and understanding of key materials, to support current and future applications. This will involve small scale manufacture and testing of materials, alongside reporting of this research.
Key Accountabilities – Chemistry Graduate
* Developing and monitoring propellant to meet energy, mechanical and ballistic requirements.
* Improving, driving efficiencies and standardising associated manufacturing processes.
* Qualifying propellant and materials in accordance with recognised defence and internal standards.
* Managing materials (stocks, quality, performance, legislation) to meet strict design requirements.
* Supporting, monitoring and improving associated manufacturing processes.
* Qualifying materials in accordance with recognised defence and internal standards.
* Investigating and resolving material and related manufacturing problems.
* Monitoring for material obsolescence and qualifying the replacements.
* Clearance of ingredients and finished materials for manufacturing.
Skills and knowledge required – Chemistry Graduate
* A degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related science discipline.
* Practical experience handling hazardous chemicals and working in a laboratory environment (through study, projects).
* Strong communication and report writing skills.
* Genuine interest and aptitude in chemistry and its application to practical problems.
* Communicate and work effectively with other people and organisations.