Research Associate - Inorganic Chemistry

Overview

Research Associate - Inorganic Chemistry – Tie Talent

Research Chemist required, based in Staffordshire. Degree in Chemistry is essential; no industrial experience necessary but advantageous.

Location:

Staffordshire (commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Crewe and surrounding areas). Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience).

Employment type:

Permanent.

• Synthesising novel materials for applications within the polymers and coatings industries.
• Scaling up chemical production processes to pilot plant scale.
• Liaising with customers, consulting and providing detailed technical knowledge and demonstrations.
• Solving a diverse set of problems relating to new product development.
• General laboratory housekeeping and working with technical reports and safety data sheets.

• Degree in Chemistry with a focus on a synthesis project (inorganic, organic, materials chemistry).
• Proven ability to do research and think independently. A PhD or relevant industry experience would be a distinct advantage.
• Recent experience working in an academic or industrial laboratory.
• Ability to travel or relocate to the Staffordshire area.
• Any past experience within polymer formulation or materials development would be an advantage.
• Full right to work in the UK.

• Flexible working hours (34.5+ hour lunch break).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays; company bonus and pension schemes.

Note:

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided or email a copy of your CV. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on the number provided. SRG is the UK’s number one recruitment company specializing in scientific sectors.