Chemistry Graduate

CBSbutler Ltd.; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist materials testing firm in Kidderminster is seeking a Chemistry Graduate to join their test and evaluation team. This role involves using advanced analytical instrumentation and traditional methods to test raw materials and production samples, ensuring compliance with strict standards. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or a related field, along with laboratory experience, and strong communication skills. Salary ranges from £28,000 to £30,000.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related science discipline is required.
• Practical laboratory experience with hazardous chemicals is essential.
• Strong communication and report writing skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test materials using various analytical techniques.
• Conduct physical and thermal testing.
• Assist in writing COSHH and risk assessments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance.
• Communicate results clearly to internal teams.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation

Wet chemistry techniques

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

AAS

Job description

Chemistry Graduate
Kidderminster
£28,000 - £30,000

Are you a recent Chemistry graduate looking to start your career in a hands-on laboratory environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist test and evaluation team where you'll work with a wide range of materials and gain experience across multiple laboratories.

As a Chemistry Graduate, you'll play a key role in testing and analysing raw materials, intermediate products, and final production samples - some of which may be hazardous in nature. You will use both advanced analytical instrumentation and traditional wet chemistry techniques to ensure materials meet strict standards and specifications.

This role offers variety, technical development, and the opportunity to learn from experienced scientists while building your expertise in both chemical and physical testing.

Key Accountabilities - Chemistry Graduate

+ Preparing and testing materials using techniques such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, AAS, gravimetric and volumetric analysis.

+ Carrying out physical and thermal testing including tensile testing, differential scanning calorimetry, and dynamic mechanical thermal analysis.

+ Assisting in the writing of COSHH and risk assessments, test methods, and laboratory procedures.

+ Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring facilities are safe and compliant.

+ Communicating results clearly to internal teams and supporting problem-solving activities.

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, or industry).

+ Strong communication and report writing skills.