Research Associate - Inorganic Chemistry

TieTalent; Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company bonus and pension schemes

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Research Associate in Inorganic Chemistry to synthesize novel materials and scale up production processes. This position requires a degree in Chemistry and offers £26,000 - £32,000 salary, flexible working hours, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Ideal for candidates looking to advance in a research-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry with focus on synthesis project.
• Proven ability to do independent research.
• Recent experience in academic or industrial laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Synthesising novel materials for polymers and coatings.
• Scaling up chemical production processes.
• Liaising with customers and providing technical expertise.

Skills

Research skills

Synthesis expertise

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry

PhD or relevant industry experience

Job description

Overview

Research Associate - Inorganic Chemistry – TieTalent

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

Location: Staffordshire (commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Crewe and surrounding areas). Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience). Employment type: Permanent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (34.5+ hour lunch break).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays; company bonus and pension schemes.

Note: If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided or email a copy of your CV. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on the number provided. SRG is the UK’s number one recruitment company specializing in scientific sectors.