BetaTec Job Description:
BetaTec, the application arm of the Barth-Haas Group, focuses on applying natural hop compounds to new applications beyond brewing. Applications include the ethanol, sugar, and yeast industries, and extend to additives and ingredients for foods and beverages.
Position Summary
We seek a highly motivated R&D professional to join our Research and Development team as an R&D Chemist in our Innovation Centre, Malvern, England. The individual should be able to perform technical development work for R&D projects, including formulation, testing, and product analysis.
Duties and responsibilities
* Perform scientific experiments, including reactions, purification, extractions, and characterization of intermediates and final products.
* Analyse and identify hop-related compounds using HPLC and spectroscopic techniques.
* Communicate verbally and in written form with clarity and purpose, and present research to the team.
* Produce high-quality written reports and manage time effectively with multiple projects to agreed delivery dates.
* Ensure accurate record keeping of all research work.
* Prepare scientific publications and patent applications when appropriate.
* Safely conduct laboratory operations, maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan, and exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.
* Participate in routine maintenance of lab equipment and other lab responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
* Bachelor of Science in organic chemistry and analytical techniques.
* Strong ethics/integrity and passion for the work.
* Ability to work in a team-first, collaborative environment, learn new techniques and technologies, and embrace continuous improvement.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and balance workload and time to achieve deadlines.
* Hands-on experience analysing and characterizing molecules using HPLC, GC, MS, etc.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Right to work in the UK (we are NOT able to offer Worker visas or sponsorship).
Salary: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday
* Generous Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programmes
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance with Vitality
Work Location: In person