Associate Chemist

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.

**Key Responsibilities**
- 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

**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