MATERIALS CHEMIST (Polymers / Emulsions)

BMG (British Medical Group) Limited; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation company in Daresbury is seeking a Materials Chemist to drive further innovation. The ideal candidate should have a BSc/MSc in polymer chemistry and experience in preparing emulsion-based formulations. This role involves managing laboratory tasks and supporting innovation projects. A strong team player with a valid UK driving license is essential. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and generous holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Market leading Pension

Health Insurance

Free on-site parking

Free fruit in the office

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing novel emulsion-based formulations.
• Comfortable with routinely fabricating polymeric test articles.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 3 times a year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test articles for internal and external testing.
• Responsible for routine laboratory maintenance and upkeep.
• Perform polymer processing tasks including operation of a lab-scale extruder.

Skills

BSc/MSc in polymer/materials chemistry

Reliable and professional

Experience in polymer processing

Comfortable working as a team

Self-motivated and tenacious

Education

BSc/MSc in polymer/materials chemistry or related fields

Job description

MATERIALS CHEMIST (Polymers / Emulsions)

Full time – Would consider part time

Salary £25,400 to £30,000 (depending on experience)

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), excellent pension and other benefits

Chemical Intelligence, Runcorn, Cheshire

The Company – Chemical Intelligence

We are an innovation company founded in 2012. Our core strength is antimicrobial technologies, but we have since broadened to printing innovations, coatings and medical devices. Our commercial breakthrough was achieved with the launch of the world’s first non-leaching Anti-Microbial Glove (AMG) in 2018, in partnership with the world leader for nitrile examination gloves, Hartalega (Malaysia).

Chemical Intelligence has an ongoing portfolio of products and technologies across healthcare, PPE and consumer products.

The Role

We are seeking a Chemist to expand our team to drive further innovation. The role would suit applicants with a background in polymer or colloid chemistry ideally. It would suit a motivated, self-starting individual with experience in running a research project. As such, academic or industrial research experience would seem to be valuable. The role holder will have the opportunity to be involved in multiple innovation projects across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of a Chemist include, but are not limited to:

·Preparing novel emulsion-based formulations

·Preparing test articles for internal and external testing

·Synthesis of functional polymers

·Responsible for routine laboratory maintenance and upkeep

·Perform polymer processing tasks, including operation of a lab-scale extruder

·Provide technical support to other team members as needed

The Person

The key skills and qualities of a Chemist are:

·BSc/MSc in polymer/materials chemistry– or related fields

·Reliable, professional, self-motivated and tenacious - Passion for what you do

·Comfortable working as a team

·Comfortable with routinely fabricating polymeric test articles (Essential)

·Experience in polymer processing including extrusion is advantageous

·Willingness to occasionally travel internationally – expect 3 times annually

·Willingness to occasionally work outside your expertise to meet business need

·Hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to commute by car (Essential)

The Benefits

·25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – Increases with service

·Market leading Pension

·Health Insurance

·Free on-site parking

·Free fruit in the office !

Please apply in writing with a CV and short cover letter describing your suitability for the role.

Please also state your current salary and future expectations. Chemical Intelligence is a flexible employer who values employee satisfaction. Please note this role has a significant laboratory component so will require site attendance.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We will unfortunately not be able to sponsor visas in connection with this position.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES, PLEASE