Chemistry technician

Experis (Austria); Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Stevenage is seeking a Chemistry Technician to join their team. The role involves supporting a dynamic chemistry group across R&D and production environments on a global scale.

The candidate should have a science degree with lab experience and be proficient in MS Office, with strong communication and organisational skills. The job is based on-site in Stevenage with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 3+ months lab experience, or equivalent science A-levels with 2+ years lab experience.
• Knowledge of organic chemistry and/or membrane fabrication techniques.
• Experience with analytical methods is advantageous but on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with chemists, materials scientists, engineers and biologists to support activities including membrane fabrication and materials analysis.
• Perform chemical modification of Fibro membranes supporting R&D and production.
• Conduct routine lab testing such as Raman Spectroscopy, DSC, SEM, FT-IR, BET and dry weight testing.
• Maintain good housekeeping and adhere to Laboratory Health and Safety standards.
• Lab management support including inventory of chemicals and arranging deliveries between sites.
• Document and arrange safe disposal of all laboratory waste.
• Take detailed lab notes and clearly communicate results to the team.

Skills

Laboratory teamwork

MS Office

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Raman Spectroscopy

Differential Scanning Calorimetry

SEM

FT-IR

BET

Job description

Our client is searching for a Chemistry Technician to join their team in Stevenage! We are looking for an organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and disciplined Laboratory Technician (Chemistry R&D) to work with our dynamic chemistry team with employees across the world.

Would you be excited to be part of a global science leader’s company dedicated that advance and accelerate the development, manufacture, and delivery of therapeutics? Then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with chemists, materials scientists, engineers and biologists to support activities including membrane fabrication and materials analysis.
• Perform chemical modification of Fibro membranes supporting R&D and production.
• Perform both routine and one-off laboratory testing such as Raman Spectroscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, SEM, FT-IR, BET and dry weight testing.
• Support good housekeeping practices and adhering to Laboratory Health and Safety standards
• Lab management support, including order, restock and maintain inventory of chemicals and consumables and arrange deliveries between sites.
• Document and arrange safe disposal of all laboratory waste
• Take detailed lab notes, documenting and clearly communicating results with the team.

Experience / Skills Required

• Either Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with minimum of 3 months laboratory experience, or Science A-levels (or equivalent) with minimum 2 years laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of organic chemistry and/or membrane fabrication techniques.
• Experience in one or more of the analytical methods listed above would also be an advantage, but on the job training will be provided.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Teamworking ability, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, able to multi-task efficiently.