Chemist

Outsource UK; Glascoed; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical industry is seeking a Synthetic Chemist for a 12-month contingent role in Glascoed. In this position, you will synthesise organic compounds, collaborate with scientists, and ensure safety compliance while developing innovative processes. Ideal candidates will have a relevant MSc or PhD and experience in analytical techniques.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Synthetic Chemistry or related subject is required.
• Experience in NMR, Mass Spectrometry, FT-IR and HPLC.
• Familiarity with inert atmosphere synthetic techniques like Schlenk lines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Synthesise precursors for polymer systems following current synthetic routes.
• Ensure synthesis activities comply with safety and business processes.
• Maintain and improve onsite synthetic chemistry capability.

Skills

Experience in analysis of organic compounds using NMR

Experience with inert atmosphere synthetic techniques

Experience working with hazardous chemicals

Ability to work independently and manage workload

Education

Recognised qualification in Chemistry to MSc / PhD level

Job description

Synthetic Chemist

Client: BAE Systems

Location: Glascoed / Cardiff University

Contract Type: Contingent (12 Months, Inside IR35)

Working Hours: 37 hours a week (Monday-Thursday)

Security Clearance: BPSS + SC

Pay Rate: £19.71 PAYE or £26.36 Umbrella

Overview

• Following current synthetic routes to synthesise precursors for polymer systems
• Providing knowledge and practical expertise to develop synthetic routes to known / novel organic compounds
• Collaborating with other Scientists / Engineers to develop routes to scale up synthetic chemistry processes
• Maintaining and improving (where able) a synthetic chemistry capability onsite that is fit for the purpose of responding to current and future needs
• Ensuring all synthesis activities are carried out safely and in accordance with business processes and in compliance with legislation
• Compiling and maintaining process and basis of safety documentation
• Providing support with other processes carried out within the team as and when required

Skills

• Experience in the analysis of a variety of organic compounds using NMR, Mass Spectrometry, FT-IR and HPLC.
• Experience in working with and maintenance of inert atmosphere synthetic techniques, i.e. Schlenk lines and/or gloveboxes
• Experience in working with hazardous chemicals
• Ability to work within a close-knit team as well as independently, planning and managing own workload to safely deliver project objectives
• A recognised qualification in Chemistry, to MSc / PhD level. (Masters or equivalent in Synthetic Chemistry or related subject)