SENIOR MATERIALS CHEMIST (Polymers / Emulsions)

BMG (British Medical Group) Limited; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Market leading pension

Free on-site parking

Free fruit in the office

Job summary

A leading chemical innovation firm in Daresbury seeks a Senior Materials Chemist with expertise in polymer and colloid chemistry. This hands-on role involves research and development of emulsion products and polymeric materials. Candidates should possess a PhD or relevant experience and be comfortable managing projects independently. This position offers competitive benefits, including a strong pension and 25 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently on projects.
• Experience in refining formulations and fabricating test articles.
• Strong expertise in polymer or colloid chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development for new products.
• Prepare and functionalize emulsions and test articles.
• Ensure lab safety protocols and equipment maintenance.

Skills

independent project management

fabricating test articles

problem-solving skills

polymer/colloid chemistry expertise

latex formulation experience

analysis and characterization of colloids

Education

PhD in Chemistry

3+ years relevant experience

Job description

SENIOR MATERIALS CHEMIST (Polymers / Emulsions)

SENIOR MATERIALS CHEMIST (Polymers / Emulsions)

SENIOR MATERIALS CHEMIST (Polymers / Emulsions)

Full time – Would consider part time

Salary £32,000 to £38,000 (depending on experience)

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

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 Senior Chemist to expand our team to drive further innovation. The role would suit applicants with a background in polymer or colloid chemistry ideally. The role is hands-on and lab-focused, with an emphasis on daily fabrication of polymeric and elastomeric articles for property testing and performance evaluation. It would suit a motivated, self-starting individual with experience in running a research project. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development, synthesis, and processing of innovative materials and formulations, while supporting product testing and optimization. As such, a PhD would seem to be a valuable (but not mandatory) qualification. The role holder will have the opportunity to be involved in multiple innovation projects across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

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

·Conduct R&D for new and existing commercial products

·Preparation and functionalisation of novel emulsions

·Preparation of test articles for internal and external testing

·Synthesis of functional polymers

·Potentially synthesis of chemical targets, including monomers for polymerization

·Ensure regular maintenance of lab equipment and adherence to safety protocols

·Liaison with internal and external stakeholders

The Person

The key skills and qualities of a Senior Chemist are:

·Able to work independently to drive projects to completion (Essential)

·Comfortable with routinely fabricating test articles and refining formulations as a core part of the role (Essential)

·Comfortable working as a team

·Strong problem-solving skills with adaptable experimental approach

·Demonstrable expertise in polymer/colloid chemistry – or related fields

·Experience in latex formulation is advantageous

·Experience of analysis and characterisation of colloids is advantageous

·Experience in polymer processing including extrusion is advantageous

·Experience with intellectual property (IP) protection and patent drafting is advantageous

·PhD advantageous (but not mandatory)

·If the applicant does not possess a PhD then we would expect 3 years relevant experience

·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

·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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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