Chemist jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description

· Join a familial culture with lots of employee perks & benefits

· Endless opportunities to progress up & across the organisation

· Join a global market leader in recycling polymer material and contribute to a circular economy

About the Company:

We're partnered with a global market leader in the plastic packaging & recycling industry. The client has over 40,000 employees around the globe and their services, products are utilised in an array of industries. This is including the pharmaceutical, electronics, food & beverages & automotive sectors. They pride themselves on their speed & efficiency.

Company culture:

The client holds their long-term employee retention in high esteem, and are motivated to ensure that their employees are constantly being given opportunities to learn and develop.

About the Role: Analytical & Development Chemist

Joining their UK team based in the South Midlands, you'll take on the role of an Analytical & Development Chemist. Reporting to the Head of Analytical Development, you'll be responsible for providing both technical and leadership input into our client's analytical, quality-controlled laboratory.

Responsibilities:

· Act as a key member of their R&D quality team, supporting their operations.

· Ensure quality control & support with technical functions for the process of manufacturing & recycling Food-Grade polymer materials.

· Assist with developing new polymers & improve existing to enhance the quality, performance, & sustainability of recycled materials

· Conduct tests on recycled materials to evaluate their physical, chemical, and mechanical properties.

· Frequent liaising with UK and EU food standards agencies.

Requirements:

· PHD in Chemistry or similar.

· Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, especially GC-MS.

Desirable requirements:

· Master's in chemistry (or similar) with time served industry experience in a similar role. EG: as a development or analytical chemist, chemical engineer, polymer or materials scientist.

Package:

· Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum

· Company healthcare

· Company pension

· Constant L&D

· Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year Recognition Scheme

· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Candidate location:

Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, Rugby, Tiddington, Southam, Kenilworth