chemist

chemist Trafford Park, England

SI Group
Full Time Trafford Park, England 36000 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Would you like to work for a world leader in performance additives, where you can develop your skills and expertise in an environment of growth and investment?

SI Group is a multinational global leader in the chemical industry, working in diverse areas such as; polymer auxiliaries, pharmaceuticals, performance additives and chemical intermediates.

We are currently looking to recruit a Associate Chemist to contribute to the success of our Polymer Research and Development site based in Trafford Park, Manchester.

You will design and conduct compounding and polymer testing through the use of lab equipment such as extruders, injection moulding, polymer testing etc.

You will work on new application development, new product development and generate data within targeted applications sectors.

Key Responsibilities

· Research and develop compounding application formulations to generate data as per customer requirements.

· Carry out compounding and injection moulding and characterization of mechanical properties.

· Design and carefully carry out laboratory experimental programs.

· Write detailed reports on investigations and present data graphically using Excel to demonstrate the effects observed and conclusions drawn.

· Document all data (raw data and reports) in a timely manner on access restricted databases ( Dbase/ Xls/ Lims.etc).

· Develop innovative formulated solutions to customers’ unmet needs.

· Proactive attitude towards a safe working environment and practices

Desirable

· Expert technical competence with hands-on knowledge and experience in compounding plastics using twin and single extruders to measure plastic performance.

· Proactive attitude towards safe working and practices.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong IT skills using MS Office, image processing etc.

· Knowledge of practical and theoretical synthetic organic chemistry.

· Excellent data handling skills with the ability to communicate findings with the wider team.

· Initiative, independent thinking and scientific insight.

· Proactive approach to problem-solving.

· Ability to achieve deadlines in an organized and strategic manner.

Essential

· BSc/MSc in Synthetic Organic or Polymer Chemistry

· 2-5 years industrial experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

  • synthetic organic chemistry: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

chemist
SI Group

https://www.siigroup.com
The Woodlands, United States
David Bradley
$1 to $5 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Chemical Manufacturing
1906
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