Login to Apply

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 (phone number removed) in all correspondence