Senior Formulation Chemist
Portsmouth area - commutable from Southampton, Fareham, Chichester and surrounding areas
Salary - £30,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
Permanent
SRG is working with a leading contract research organisation in the crop protection sector. Based in the Portsmouth area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their formulation team. This opportunity would suit someone with strong previous formulation experience in the chemicals sector, preferably within agrochemicals although other industries will also be considered like household products, biocides, surfactants and coatings.
Benefits: flexible working hours, private health care and a stakeholder pension scheme.
Role Description
Researching new formulations for chemicals, biopesticides and biostimulants
Analysing and interpreting data from formulation experiments to help develop novel technologies
Using advanced chemical and biotechnology equipment to evaluate and test crop protection formulations and stability tests
Working closely with global clients to solve problems relating to developing new agrochemical products
Adhering closely to health and safety regulations whilst working in a GLP laboratory
Requirements
Degree in Chemistry or a similar field. A PhD would be advantageous but not essential
Significant recent experience in chemical formulation. Experience in crop protection would be advantageous
A proven tra...