Graduate Chemist

Graduate Chemist Opportunity 

26-30k – Full Time (With Early friday finish)

Gloucester

An exciting opportunity has become available for a chemist/materials graduate for a leading manufacturing company based in Gloucester!

Technical Duties

• Assist in the development and evaluation of new materials, products and processes, being primarily concerned with the formulation of new products to meet customer requirements.
• Re-formulation of existing products for performance or cost benefits.
• Assessment of new raw material suitability.
• Sample preparation and testing in line with industry specifications.
• Where instructed lead the developments technically and / or provide Project Management. To be undertaken in accordance with the NPD Stage Gate process.
• Arrange and participate in the preparation of such material samples as are necessary to meet Company’s qualification requirements.
• Write technical reports to a standard necessary for publication to clients.

Quality Management

• Ensure that all activities undertaken are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with the company and legislative procedures. 
• Assessment of the suitability of risk assessments for tasks undertaken. To include the implementation of new safe working procedures where necessary.
• Ensure that environmental and quality procedures are adhered to at all times; report any bad practices.

Essential Criteria:

• Batchelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related subject

Preferred/Desirable Criteria:

• Hands on experience in a professional lab setting
• Experience in polymers or fire retardants
• Experience in writing and following COSHH and risk assessments

Pay & Benefits:

• Salary dependent upon experience
• 15% bonus scheme
• 6% pension contributions (matched)
• Life insurance 4x annual salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Access to lifestyle benefits website
• Access to well-being programmes
• Free parking on site