Title: Graduate Chemist
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
SRG is working with a company specialising in the development and manufacture of speciality fluids. As a result of growing demand for their products, they are now looking to hire a Graduate Laboratory Chemist to join the team at their site in Shropshire. The role will involve formulating new products, testing products for chemical and physical properties, and supporting the team with wider development projects. The position would be well suited to a recent Chemistry graduate, with or without industrial experience, who is interested in developing a career in product development.
Benefits: Graduate opportunity with full training provided and lots of potential to develop skills in R&D. A supportive and inclusive environment. Private medical insurance, matched contribution pension scheme up to 5%, 37.5 working hours per week (9am - 5pm), with some flexibility on start and finish times.
Role / Description
* Performing laboratory testing on products, adhering to relevant standards and procedures.
* Conducting analysis using specialised techniques including rheology, permeability and lubricity, amongst others.
* Formulating and evaluating fluids with specific physical and chemical characteristics to project requirements.
* Reporting of laboratory findings to management.
* Contributing to laboratory upkeep - preparing solutions, ordering supplies, ensuring material stocks are up to date.
* Providing comprehensive written reports and making recommendations to the Lab Manager and wider team.
* Maintain up-to-date technical information on database and work safely in accordance with company safety procedure, COSHH and quality standards.
Requirements
* Degree in Chemistry or similar.
* Experience or interest in Polymer Science is beneficial but not essential.
* Self-motivated and pro-active, with a willingness to learn.
* Organised, with good communication skills and high attention to detail.
* Able to multi-task and change priorities according to workload.
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to [contact email]. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on [phone number]. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant/suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit [website] to view our other vacancies.
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