Location: West Midlands, commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Stourbridge
Salary: £25000 per annum
Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Why join?
Launch your career with a leading UK chemical manufacturer renowned for innovation in polymers and additives. This role offers hands-on lab work, mentorship from industry experts, and a clear path to senior chemist status, including a funded Diploma in Rubber Technology and Science. You’ll shape products for global markets like pharmaceuticals and engineering, in a collaborative lab with a supportive team. Enjoy work-life balance with a 36.25-hour week, generous holidays and the West Midlands’ vibrant lifestyle, from Birmingham’s buzz to affordable living.
About the role
You’ll drive polymer and rubber innovation in a cutting-edge lab, growing into a skilled chemist.
Key responsibilities include:
- Synthesizing novel rubber accelerators and developing polymer compounds.
- Conducting research, analysis and physical testing of materials.
- Supporting production and quality control with analytical data.
- Preparing technical reports and validating experimental hypotheses.
- Ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.
What background, skills and experience is needed?
- Degree in Applied Chemistry, Elastomer Technology, or related field.
- Enthusiasm to learn; rubber expe...