Job Description: The Production Chemist will play a crucial role in researching and developing new products involving energetic materials, whilst collaborating with multiple teams ensuring the safety of production and quality of our products.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Reviewing existing and assessing new chemical processes including storage of chemicals and precursors, ensuring COSHH, REACH and other regulatory compliance.
2. Conducting functional, and quality testing and analysis of chemicals manufactured and used on site.
3. Ensuring Laboratory equipment is operated according to SOPs and Risk Assessments and drafting new documentation where required.
4. Research and Development into novel energetic materials and formulations, characterising their explosive properties and conducting safety and functional assessments.
5. Collaborating with specialist partners to design and carry out off-site tests on energetic materials.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Chemistry or a related field or equivalent vocational qualification and field experience.
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Industrial or Research Chemicals environment with an explosive/chemical/hazardous materials focus.
3. Strong knowledge of hazardous chemical processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
4. Proven experience in research and development.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Self-motivated and possess ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
7. Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, process simulation software).
Preferred Experience:
1. Experience with handling and manufacturing of hazardous (and/or explosive) materials.
2. Familiarity with common hazardous industry working guidance and knowledge of regulatory requirements (COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX, Explosives Regulations, etc).
3. Membership of a relevant professional body (RSC, IExpE etc).
What We Offer:
1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunity to work with a leading company in the sporting ammunition sector.
3. Collaborative and innovative work environment.
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