Materials Chemist

TipTopJob; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative materials and technology company in London is looking for a Materials Chemist to join their R&D team. The successful candidate will support new material development, conduct analyses, and liaise with cross-functional teams while ensuring high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong lab safety and process control understanding.
• Hands-on experience with lab-scale synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Developing and testing new material formulations.
• Conducting analyses on raw materials and finished products.
• Guiding junior team members.

Skills

Inorganic chemistry

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

PhD/MSc/BSc in Chemistry or Materials Science

Tools

DSC

TGA

SEM

FTIR

Job description

ROLE : Materials Chemist

SALARY : GBP 30,000: GBP 45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

TYPE : Permanent

LOCATION : London

Premier Engineering is working with an innovative materials and technology company based in London. They are looking to recruit a Materials Chemist to join their R and D team to support the development of new materials and chemical formulations for advanced applications.

The Materials Chemist Will Ideally Have The Following Attributes

: A degree (PhD/MSc/BSc) in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field

: At least 2 years' experience working in a similar role

: Strong experience working in a wet chemistry lab, with a good understanding of lab safety and process control

: Strong knowledge of inorganic chemistry

: Knowledge of polymer science, formulation chemistry, or composite materials

: Hands:on experience with lab:scale synthesis and analytical techniques (e.g. DSC, TGA, SEM, FTIR)

: Familiarity with testing and characterisation of polymers and chemical materials

: Excellent problem:solving skills

: Proven ability to take a leadership role and motivate others

: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

: Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team

Responsibilities Include

: Developing and testing new material formulations

: Conducting chemical and physical analyses on raw materials and finished products

: Preparing reports and technical documentation on material properties and performance

: Supporting scale:up and transfer of formulations from R and D to production

: Working closely with cross:functional teams including production, quality, and engineering

: Being the main POC for technical support on R and D

: Liaising with other departments to manage such projects

: Running trials and experiments

: Guiding more junior members of the team

: Maintaining technical documentation as required

: Keeping up to date with reports and developments in inorganic chemistry

: Ensuring quality and H and S standards are met

: Pushing for constant progression in the R and D department for product development and manufacturing techniques

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.