Chemist
CK Group are recruiting for a Chemist to join a chemicals manufacturing company at their site based in near Harrogate, on a full time, permanent basis.
The Company:
Our client is a leader in specialty materials operating in a number of countries worldwide. Their designed materials and innovations are used in daily life: vehicles, cosmetics, aeronautics, packaging, electrics and sporting goods.The company offers a salary in the region of £28,000 to £34,000 pa depending on experience as well as a range of benefits.
Location:
The Chemist will be based at the company's site near Harrogate and is commutable from surrounding areas including Knaresborough, Leeds, York, Wetherby, Tadcaster.
Chemist Role:
Your main duties will be:
1. Execution of planned projects within the R&D programme, setting timelines, delivering, and reporting results in a timely manner.
2. Process scale-up and transfer from R&D to manufacturing operations, both internal and external.
3. Developing and evaluating new synthetic chemistry procedures and manufacturing processes.
4. Running routine analytical tests.
5. Providing support for internal and external manufacturing operations.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
6. Educated to degree level in Chemistry / Science / Materials or related field.
7. Experience of Organic Synthesis.
8. Working knowledge of organic chemistry.