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ROLE – Materials Chemist
SALARY – £30,000- £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
TYPE – Permanent
LOCATION – London
Premier Engineering is working with an innovative materials and technology company based in London. They are looking to recruit a Materials Chemist to join their R&D team to support the development of new materials and chemical formulations for advanced applications.
The Materials Chemist will ideally have the following attributes:
- A degree (PhD/MSc/BSc) in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar role
- Strong experience working in a wet chemistry lab, with a good understanding of lab safety and process control
- Strong knowledge of inorganic chemistry
- Knowledge of polymer science, formulation chemistry, or composite materials
- Hands-on experience with lab-scale synthesis and analytical techniques (e.g. DSC, TGA, SEM, FTIR)
- Familiarity with testing and characterisation of polymers and chemical materials
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to take a leadership role and motivate others
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and testing new material formulations
- Conducting chemical and physical analyses on raw materials and finished products
- Preparing reports and technical documentation on material properties and performance
- Supporting scale-up and transfer of formulations from R&D to production
- Working closely with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and engineering
- Being the main POC for technical support on R&D
- Liaising with other departments to manage such projects
- Running trials and experiments
- Guiding more junior members of the team
- Maintaining technical documentation as required
- Keeping up to date with reports and developments in inorganic chemistry
- Ensuring quality and H&S standards are met
- Pushing for constant progression in the R&D department for product development and manufacturing techniques
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.
Chemist employer: Premier Group
Premier Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, team members are encouraged to grow their skills and take on leadership roles within a supportive culture. The company provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge materials and technology projects that make a real impact in the industry.
Contact Detail:
Premier Group Recruiting Team
