Energetics Chemist

Whitestone Resourcing Limited; Presteigne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitestone Resourcing Limited is seeking an Energetics Chemist for a government-backed defence project in the Presteigne area. The role involves conducting trials on explosive materials, engineering tests, and designing formulations within a small team of energetic engineers.

You will operate lab equipment, develop non-energetic materials for energetic formulations, and present data to clients. A degree in Chemistry or Materials Science is essential, with safety-focused laboratory experience and

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Develop and validate non energetic materials used in energetic formulations and processes to meet specific programme safety, performance requirements.
• Broad understanding of chemicals, materials and their properties and application beyond your particular field.
• Keen to be conducting both office based and practical laboratory research;
• A proven track record of planning and undertaking laboratory work independently and safely;
• An interest in applying subject knowledge to the development of emerging explosive materials
• UK Driving licence
• High standard of literacy, numeracy and IT (MS Office and instrumentation software)
• Ability to interpret technical data and compose detailed reports

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory machinery and equipment.
• Design and manufacture formulations.
• Engage in process engineering tasks.
• Prepare reports and write procedures.
• Present data and concepts to clients.
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility to support customer needs.

Skills

Laboratory operation

Report writing

Data interpretation

Presentation to clients

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

We are currently working with a prestigious, government-backed defence organisation in the Presteigne area to recruit an Energetics Chemist.

The role:

You will be responsible for conducting trials on explosive materials and munitions, as well as engineering tests on numerous innovative projects.

We are seeking a curious individual who loves using science and technology to solve complex problems. You will be an exceptional, energetic, hard-working and hands-on enthusiastic chemist joining a small team of explosive engineers. You will have a passion for science and technology and will use a combination of innovation, flexibility, and technical excellence to meet and exceed our customers requirements.

In this role you will be expected to, but not limited to:

• Competently operate laboratory machinery and equipment
• The design and manufacture of formulations
• Process engineering
• Report Writing
• Procedure writing
• Presentation of data and concepts to clients
  • Expected to be agile, resourceful and flexible able to adapt to changing priorities as necessary to support our customers.

Essential experience

• Minimum of a degree in Chemistry or Materials Science
• Develop and validate non energetic materials used in energetic formulations and processes to meet specific programme safety, performance requirements
• Broad understanding of chemicals, materials and their properties and application beyond your particular field.
• Keen to be conducting both office based and practical laboratory research;
• A proven track record of planning and undertaking laboratory work independently and safely;
• An interest in applying subject knowledge to the development of emerging explosive materials
• UK Driving licence
• High standard of literacy, numeracy and IT (MS Office and instrumentation software)
• Ability to interpret technical data and compose detailed reports

Desirable Requirements

• Health & Safety training – IOSH Managing Safely or similar
• MoD/NATO and other relevant technical standards relating to energetic materials and articles
• Manufacture, storage, use and disposal of hazardous substances
• Laboratory and performance testing of materials and energeticsUnderstanding of COSHH legislation
• Knowledge of analytical techniques