Research and Development Chemist

CK Group are recruiting for a Research and Development Chemist, to join a bespoke chemicals manufacturing company, at their site in Teesside, on a full time, permanent basis. 


Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm.


The Company:

Our client is a manufacturer of bespoke chemicals for various industries, specializing in precursors for ALD / CVD manufacturing of electronics and other niche applications. 


Salary:

£28,000 - £34,000 depending on experience.


Location:

This role is located in Teesside and is commutable from as far south as York and as far north as Newcastle.


Production Chemist Role

The Research and Development Chemist is a flexible roll that requires an analytical and methodical approach and imaginative thinking. An excellent knowledge of Transition Metal Inorganic/Organometallic Chemistry and synthesis of air sensitive compounds is essential in order to research new products and develop existing products.


Your main duties will be to:

• Developing original solutions to material synthesis problems.
• Conducting theoretical and practical work to develop new materials and to develop and improve their accompanying manufacturing processes.
• Designing and documenting R&D experiment protocols.
• Conducting theoretical and practical work to resolve customer issues and issues raised by the production team.

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• A PhD degree in inorganic chemistry, organometallic experience is especially desirable.
• PhD graduates from a relevant project are welcome to apply.
• Experience working under inert atmospheres (Schlenk line techniques).
• Strong inorganic and organic synthesis experience.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 107459 in all correspondence.