Physical Chemist

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agrochemical company in Reading is seeking a skilled Physical Chemist. This role involves preparing and analyzing samples with techniques like GC and HPLC, and working closely with teams to refine methods for developing agrochemicals. A PhD or strong chemistry degree is essential, along with industrial experience. The contract is for 12 months with the possibility of extension, offering a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Graduate with some industrial experience in physical chemistry.
• Ability to design and deliver new assays and methods.
• Excellent critical analysis skills for experimental data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse samples using chromatographic techniques.
• Model physical properties to design and develop agrochemicals.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to refine methods and overcome challenges.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Chromatographic techniques

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

PhD or good undergraduate degree in chemistry or related discipline

Tools

GC

HPLC

Job description

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Job Title: Physical Chemist – Global Agrochemical Company

Contract: 12 months (likely to be extended)

Salary: £20.47 per hour

SRG are working with a global Agrochemical company that are seeking a Physical Chemist to join their busy team. They are looking for a chemistry related graduate with some industrial experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse samples using chromatographic techniques such as GC and HPLC.
• Measuring, understanding and modelling the physical properties that we use to help design and develop the next generation of agrochemicals.
• Using a range of different techniques you will demonstrate the flexibility, organisational ability and motivation to deliver high-quality experimental data to tight deadlines.
• You will also work with scientists from a range of disciplines to understand the challenges that we face, and to design and develop the new methods that ensure that physical chemistry meets the demands of a growing company.
• A PhD or good undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related discipline
• A practical understanding of commonly-used analytical and chromatographic techniques and technologies
• Understanding of how the physical properties of compounds influence their behaviour in biological systems
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to critically analyse experimental data
• Ability to design and deliver new assays, methods and/or approaches to overcome difficult scientific problems
• Evidence of working closely with fellow scientists in multi-disciplinary project teams
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to deliver high quality experimental results while working to tight deadlines