Company Overview
BetaTec, the application arm of Barth-Haas Group, focuses on leveraging natural hop compounds to drive innovation in various industries.
Salary
£29,000 - £31,000 per year
About the Role
We are seeking 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 ideal candidate should be able to perform technical development work for R&D projects, including formulation, testing, and product analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Design and execute 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 effectively with the team, presenting research findings and results.
* Produce high-quality written reports and manage time efficiently to meet project deadlines.
* Maintain accurate records of all research work.
* Prepare scientific publications and patent applications when necessary.
* Evaluate and maintain laboratory equipment, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
* Participate in routine maintenance of lab operations and other responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
* Bachelor of Science in organic chemistry and analytical techniques.
* Strong ethics and passion for the work.
* Ability to work collaboratively, learn new techniques, and embrace continuous improvement.
* Effective time management and prioritization skills.
* Hands-on experience analysing and characterizing molecules using HPLC, GC, MS, etc.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Right to work in the UK (worker visas or sponsorship not offered).
Benefits
* 25 days holiday
* Generous Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programmes
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance with Vitality