Development Chemist

2 weeks ago

Stevenage, United Kingdom Mastermelt Group of Companies Full time

The Mastermelt Group is a market leader in the precious metal refining industry, with sites in the UK, Germany, USA and Singapore. Owing to significant growth, we are recruiting for a Development Chemist based at our new laboratory within the Mastermelt Technical Centre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK. 



As the Development Chemist you will be responsible for leading the development of a suite of novel PGM (Platinum Group Metal) recycling processes.


Your responsibilities:


·        Demonstrate high EHS standards and behaviours for yourself and your co-workers and ensure work is carried out in-line with appropriate risk assessments.


·        Evaluate novel hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical technologies for the pre-treatment and recovery of precious metals from secondary sources.


·        Ability to plan and schedule the required work, generating and interpreting data for assessment of project progress / KPI evaluation, and ensuring regular feedback to stakeholders on progress.


·        Be responsible for the delivery of investigations and trials at lab, pilot and plant scale to provide proof-of-concept and scale-up information for the design of new processes.


·        Contribute to technology transfer between the development and engineering teams at sites in the UK, Germany and Singapore.


Requirements for the role:


·        Degree level qualification in chemistry or a relevant scientific subject with demonstrable development experience or experience in a relevant research and development role.


·        Knowledge of hydrometallurgical/pyrometallurgical  separation and purification techniques and knowledge of inorganic chemistry


·        Excellent project management skills and an ability to work in an environment that necessitates an agile approach to project delivery.


·        Highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships


·        Be self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to technical detail.


How you will be rewarded:


We offer a competitive compensation commensurate with experience along with a strong career path. 25 days annual leave and a Monday - Friday day working pattern. BUPA private medical care and bonus scheme.



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