Graduate Production Chemist

Graduate Career Solutions; Daventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Daventry is seeking a Graduate Production Chemist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry and a passion for learning. Responsibilities include operating equipment, following standard operating procedures, and ensuring smooth operations. The role offers competitive benefits, including a 5% employer pension contribution and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

5% employer contribution pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant university or college experience in small-scale chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely to produce chemicals to required standards.
• Follow SOPs and report unclear instructions to management.
• Monitor raw materials and report shortages.

Skills

Team player

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry

Job description

Graduate Production Chemist

Location: Daventry

Salary: £28,080

Our Clientprimarily Manufacture flavour and fragrance (F&F) chemicals for use in the food industry. Their market is global and the business is consistently growing year on year. In this Role you'll be Manufacturing chemical products safely and efficiently, following process instructions and standard operating procedures and supporting production targets for quality, quantity, yields, and delivery.

Responsibilities:

·Operate equipment safely to produce chemicals to the required standard.

·Follow SOPs and process directions; report unclear instructions to management.

·Monitor raw materials and report shortages.

·Complete accurate production and process records.

·Liaise with Quality, R&D, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.

·Prevent cross-contamination and minimise costs, waste, and losses.

Hours:

·37.5 hours per week

·07:30-16:00 Monday to Thursday

·07:30-14:45 on Friday

About you:

·A Degree in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry

·Enthusiasm and a desire to learn

·Good team player

·Experience of small-scale Chemistry at University or College

Benefits:

·5% employer contribution pension scheme

·25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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