CHEMIST / SENIOR CHEMIST (Polymers / Colloids)

CHEMIST / SENIOR CHEMIST (Polymers / Colloids)

Full time – Would consider part time

Salary £30,000 to £35,000 (depending on experience)

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), excellent pension and other benefits

Chemical Intelligence, Runcorn, Cheshire

The Company – Chemical Intelligence

We are an innovation company founded in 2012. Our core strength is antimicrobial technologies, but we have since broadened to printing innovations, coatings and medical devices. Our commercial breakthrough was achieved with the launch of the world’s first non-leaching AntiMicrobial Glove (AMG) in 2018, in partnership with the world leader for nitrile examination gloves, Hartalega (Malaysia).

Chemical Intelligence has an ongoing portfolio of products and technologies across healthcare, PPE and consumer products.

The Role

We are seeking a Chemist / Senior Chemist to expand our team to drive further innovation. The role would suit applicants with a background in polymer or colloid chemistry ideally. This is primarily an experimental research and development role. It would suit a motivated, self-starting individual with experience in running a research project. As such, a Ph.D. would seem to be a valuable (but not mandatory) qualification. The role holder will have the opportunity to be involved in multiple innovation projects across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of a Chemist / Senior Chemist include, but are not limited to:

·      Preparing novel emulsive phase formulations

·      Preparation of test articles for internal and external testing

·      Potentially synthesis of chemical targets, including monomers for polymerization

·      Liaison with internal and external stakeholders

The Person

The key skills and qualities of a Chemist / Senior Chemist are:

·      Able to work independently to drive projects to completion

·      Reliable, professional, self-motivated and tenacious

·      Passion for what you do

·      Demonstrable expertise in polymer chemistry – or related fields

·      Experience in synthesis of monomers is slightly advantageous

·      Experience of analysis and characterisation of colloids is advantageous

·      Ph.D. advantageous (but not mandatory)

·      Willingness to occasionally travel internationally – expect 3 times annually

·      Willingness to occasionally work outside your expertise to meet business need

The Benefits

·      25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – Increases with service

·      Market leading Pension

·      Health Insurance

Please apply in writing with a CV and short cover letter describing your suitability for the role.

Please also state your current salary and future expectations. Chemical Intelligence is a flexible employer who values employee satisfaction. Please note this role has a significant laboratory component so will predominantly require site attendance.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We will unfortunately not be able to sponsor visas in connection with this position.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES, PLEASE

Applications should be sent to mw@chemicalintelligence.co.uk