Research Associate - Inorganic Chemistry

SRG; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and manufacturing company in Staffordshire seeks a Research Chemist. This role involves synthesising materials for polymers and coatings, requiring a degree in Chemistry. No industrial experience is necessary, making it ideal for graduates. Benefits include flexible working hours, 25 days of holiday, and company bonuses.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company bonus and pension schemes

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry with a focus on a synthesis project.
• Recent experience in an academic or industrial laboratory.
• Ability to travel or relocate to the Staffordshire area.

Responsibilities

• Synthesising novel materials for polymers and coatings industries.
• Scaling up chemical production processes.
• Solving problems related to new product development.

Skills

Research and independent thinking

Chemical synthesis

Problem-solving

Liaising with customers

Education

Degree in Chemistry

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Research Chemist required, based in Staffordshire. Degree in Chemistry is essential, no industrial experience necessary but is advantageous.

Research Chemist - Inorganic Chemistry

Staffordshire (commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Crewe and surrounding areas)

Salary - 26,000 - 32,000 (depending on experience)

Permanent

SRG is working with a leading researcher and manufacturer, who develop and manufacture high performance speciality chemicals. Based in the Staffordshire area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their R&D team. This is a great opportunity for a chemistry graduate or PhD chemist with a strong research background in polymers, materials or inorganic synthesis to make their first move in the industry. You will join a company that is quickly growing and adding new state-of-the-art equipment to their lab. Applications from graduates are welcome and individuals with previous industry experience would be considered at the upper end of the salary scale.

Benefits: Flexible working hours (34.5 + hour lunch break). 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company bonus and pension schemes

Role Description

• Synthesising novel materials for applications within the polymers and coatings industries.
• Scaling up chemical production processes to pilot plant scale.
• Liaising with customers, consulting and providing detailed technical knowledge and demonstrations.
• Solving a diverse set of problems relating to new product development
• General laboratory housekeeping and working with technical reports and safety data sheets

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry with a focus on a synthesis project (inorganic, organic, materials chemistry)
• Proven ability to do research and think independently. A PhD or relevant industry experience would be a distinct advantage.
• Recent experience working in an academic or industrial laboratory
• Ability to travel or relocate to the Staffordshire area.
• Any past experience within polymer formulation or materials development would be an advantage.
• Full right to work in the UK.

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