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