Graduate Chemist (North West) in Warrington

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As a Chemistry Graduate you will have the opportunity to be part of some of the biggest, most interesting and challenging projects facing the nuclear industry today. Our chemists provide both practical and theoretical support to projects across many aspects of the nuclear life cycle in both the civil and defence sectors, in the UK and worldwide. We provide chemistry support to projects including nuclear new build (both fission and fusion reactors), design of the next generation of nuclear reactors, supporting the UK operational nuclear fleet, nuclear decommissioning, and nuclear propulsion.

Your role could include providing analytical chemistry and radiochemistry support to our clients from our laboratories, commissioning and operating novel rigs to inform solutions to chemistry challenges faced by our clients or providing desk-based chemistry consultancy and regulatory support to support our clients across the nuclear life cycle. We apply modern science in new and different ways; and help to develop new, cleaner, safer, or more efficient means of producing and harnessing nuclear energy to help combat climate change.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Projects: Work with a diverse team of experts from across the UK and beyond to gain insights into our markets and clients.
• Comprehensive Training: Benefit from a structured development programme that covers everything from discipline-specific skills and professional registration to personal development.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance from seasoned professionals who are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.
• Career Progression: When you reach the end of the programme, it's just the beginning! You'll be supported to continue to develop your experience and capabilities to help progress your career and achieve professional registration.
• Supportive Community: Our hub-based model is focused in key locations, ensuring that you'll be part of a supportive early careers community with plenty of networking and experiential learning opportunities.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have completed an undergraduate or master's degree (e.g. chemistry, radiochemistry, physical sciences (including chemistry modules)) level qualification in a relevant subject by summer 2026.

And with the following Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong Communication: Ability to engage with scientific and non-scientific personnel clearly and confidently.
• Ability to critically evaluate data and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently.
• Organisation & Time Management: Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Eager to take ownership, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to grow.
• This role will involve some laboratory work so laboratory skills / experience of working in a laboratory setting is beneficial.
• Understanding of digital platforms and how they can be applied to solve chemistry problems is also beneficial.
• This is a consultancy role so experience of working with customers is also beneficial - not necessarily in a scientific role, other roles such as retail or hospitality would be suitable too.
• You must be a flexible self-starter, who is keen to drive their career forward.
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.
• Have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Our Graduate Programme assumes that participants are commencing their first professional role post-graduation. To qualify for our Graduate Programme, you must therefore have:

• Completed your first degree no earlier than the summer of 2024.
• Not worked in a similar professional role since graduation.
• Achieved a minimum 2:2 in your first degree.

Selection Process:

• Step 1: Apply Online.
• Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment.
• Step 3: Those who are selected will be invited to a final face to face interview with our operations teams.
• Step 4: Selected candidates will be offered an opportunity to join Amentum Graduate Programme in September 2026.

We will close the application window for this role on 31st January 2026, however we reserve the right to close the role sooner should we receive the required number of applications.

What else we provide:

• A flexible work-style, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks.
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a supportive culture and positive mental health champion network.

We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, if you require the application form in a different format or would like to discuss the recruitment process in more detail), please contact us and we'll be happy to help. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join our company, please contact us here.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.