Materials Chemist - Stoke-on-Trent

Location Basford, Stoke-on-Trent
Discipline: Chemicals
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££20000.00 - £26000.00 per annum
Contact name: Robert Smith

Contact email: robert.smith@sciencesr.com
Job ref: BBBH3227_1639662277
Published: over 2 years ago

Are you a Chemist, Materials Scientist or Chemical Engineer? Are you looking for an exciting new role, begin 2022 with a fresh challenge? Our client is looking to expand their team and are looking for an energetic Chemist, Materials Scientist or Chemical Engineer. This is a great opportunity for a Chemist, Materials Scientist or Chemical Engineer either in Stoke-on-Trent or looking to relocate.

The role will involve operating their manufacturing units at pilot-plant scale, working to produce high-purity specialty materials.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Working with production plant.
  • Scaling-Up products from Lab to Pilot Plant scale.
  • Determining areas for efficiency and productivity increases.
  • Provide regular updates on progress as required.
  • Perform lab analysis of chemical product.

The ideal person will:

  • Hold a degree in a relevant subject (Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering)
  • Willingness to get hands-on with chemical processes
  • Have previous industrial experience in this setting
  • Have an analytical and methodical approach so problem solving
  • Be willing to work some unsociable hours on an ad-hoc basis
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Understand the importance of time management and planning within an industry setting
  • Have a keen attention to detail and be safety oriented
  • Forklift licence is desirable but not required

If you have the relevant skills and attitude to excel at this role, please click the link to apply now with an up-to-date CV.