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Research and Development Chemist
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West Bromwich
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GBP 25,000
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Research and Development Chemist to join its innovative R&D department. This hands-on role focuses on organic synthesis at bench scale, where you'll evaluate customer inquiries and develop robust chemical processes for scale-up. Ideal for recent graduates or PhD holders, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including holiday entitlement and life assurance, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of chemical manufacturing.
Benefits
Qualifications
- PhD or BSc in Chemistry required with a passion for organic chemistry.
- Ideal for new graduates or PhD holders entering the industry.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on organic synthesis at bench scale.
- Evaluate customer enquiries and determine feasibility and cost.
- Develop scalable and reliable synthetic processes.
Skills
Education
Job description
Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands
Hours: 36.25-hour working week (Monday to Friday, 08:45-16:30)
A vacancy has arisen within the R and D department of a specialist chemical manufacturing company for a Research and Development Chemist. This is a hands-on role focused on organic synthesis at bench scale.
The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating and costing initial customer enquiries, developing robust chemical processes suitable for scale-up, and producing small-scale samples for both internal and external assessment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on organic synthesis at bench scale.
- Evaluate customer enquiries and determine feasibility and cost.
- Develop scalable and reliable synthetic processes.
- Prepare small-scale samples for testing and customer evaluation.
Candidate Profile
- A PhD in Chemistry or a BSc degree (minimum 2:1) in Chemistry.
- A strong passion for organic chemistry.
- Ideal for a newly qualified graduate or PhD holder seeking their first role in industry.
Benefits
- Salary circa £25,000 per annum
- 25 days holiday per year plus all UK bank holidays
- Free life assurance (after qualifying period)
- Generous paid sick scheme (after qualifying period)
- Access to a stakeholder pension scheme
- Voluntary employee medical cash benefit plan
Interviews will be held as suitable candidates are identified.
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