Laboratory Chemist

Position: Laboratory Chemist (Permanent)
We are currently working with a prestigious, government-backed defence organisation in the Presteigne area to recruit an experienced development Chemist to support existing and forthcoming R&D programmes.
Working within a small team and reporting to the Principal Chemist the role is suitable for a chemist with experience within a manufacturing environment.

Role and Responsibilities:

* Preparation of high-quality technical reports for customer projects and delivery of presentations to project stakeholders.

* Creation of robust and safe operating procedures and methods and generation of comprehensive risk assessment and COSHH documentation in accordance with ISO
9001 and HSE requirements.

* Production of energetic formulations using techniques including pressing, casting, resonant acoustic mixing (RAM) and planetary mixing.

* Organic synthesis and scale up of target energetic molecules at scales from grams to kilo.

* Analysis and testing of energetic materials and formulations.

* Operation of process equipment and plant in a safe and methodical system of work
Knowledge,

Skills and Experience:

* Chemistry PhD or MSc with appropriate experience. Other degrees will be considered depending on experience.

* Organic Synthesis – practical expertise and knowledge of theory.

* Process optimisation and scale-up at kilo/pilot scales.

* Hands on experience of analysis techniques including HPLC/GPC, DSC, TGA, DMTA, NMR, FT-IR.

* Experience of working with energetic materials and hazard testing is desirable but not essential.

* Strong report writing and presentation skills.

* Confident self-starter capable of working autonomously to manage and deliver projects within budget and to customer deadlines.

* Proactive problem solving and troubleshooting skills