This is a great job opportunity for a synthetic organic chemist with either a track record in industrial (synthetic) chemistry, or a PhD, to manage an R&D project in novel silicone chemistry at a performance chemical manufacturer based in the South East region. The R&D Chemist role will initially last 6 months to get this new client-led project off the ground and prove the chemistry in the areas of silicone monomers. The successful appointment will build upon their chemistry to maximise client- and project-management skills, with the opportunity to take your chemistry onto plant-scale production.
Your day to day duties as the R&D Chemist will be:
- Execution of synthetic projects utilising a variety of organic chemistry methodology
- Managing this important R&D project for a key client, investigating future revenue streams
- Collaborating with other scientists and production staff to support your chemistry moving to plant scale production
You will be an ideal candidate with this background:
- A degree, or equivalent, in a relevant chemistry field
- A track record in synthetic route design and execution in industry
- A good team-working approach and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The desire to create and innovate
This client is already interviewing for this immediately starting 6 month contract role so apply immediately with a CV (Word document format, 2 pages maximum).
Note my client is unable to sponsor visas for those without eligibility to work in the UK.
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