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Synthetic Chemist - V04076

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Job Description - Synthetic Chemist - V04076

Job Title: Synthetic Chemist
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Glascoed / Cardiff University
Contract Type: Contingent (12 Months, Inside IR35)
Working Hours: 37 hours a week (Monday-Thursday)
Security Clearance: BPSS + SC
Pay Rate: £19.71 PAYE or £26.36 Umbrella

Your main responsibilities as a Synthetic Chemist will involve:
  • Following current synthetic routes to synthesise precursors for polymer systems
  • Providing knowledge and practical expertise to develop synthetic routes to known / novel organic compounds
  • Collaborating with other Scientists / Engineers to develop routes to scale up synthetic chemistry processes
  • Maintaining and improving (where able) a synthetic chemistry capability onsite that is fit for the purpose of responding to current and future needs
  • Ensuring all synthesis activities are carried out safely and in accordance with business processes and in compliance with legislation
  • Compiling and maintaining process and basis of safety documentation
  • Providing support with other processes carried out within the team as and when required
Skills
  • Experience in the analysis of a variety of organic compounds using NMR, Mass Spectrometry, FT-IR and HPLC.
  • Experience in working with and maintenance of inert atmosphere synthetic techniques, i.e. Schlenk lines and/or gloveboxes
  • Experience in working with hazardous chemicals
  • Ability to work within a close-knit team as well as independently, planning and managing own workload to safely deliver project objectives
  • Ability to work to and compile stringent safety documentation
  • Strong communication skills with ability to present data in a clear, concise manner and to produce scientific documents to a high standard
Qualifications:

  • A recognised qualification in Chemistry, to MSc / PhD level. (Masters or equivalent in Synthetic Chemistry or related subject)
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