Chemist required, based in Telford area of Shropshire. No industrial experience necessary (but is advantageous!)
Graduate Formulation Chemist
Telford (commutable from Shrewsbury, Birmingham and surrounding areas)
Salary - £25,000-£28,000
Hours - Monday to Friday; 8am to 4:30pm. 45 minutes lunchbreak
Driver's licence and access to a car preferable as site is difficult to get to
Permanent
SRG is working with a leading manufacturer of pest control products. Recently, a vacancy has arisen on their laboratory team for a junior formulation chemist. This role would suit someone with a background in chemistry who is looking to develop skills in an industrial role. Applications are encouraged from graduates or early careers professionals with a background and interest in formulation/emulsion chemistry.
Benefits: 24 days annual leave + birthday off and bank holidays. Enhanced pension contributions and health cash plan on passing probation. Free parking onsite and regular company events
Role Description
- Working as part of the formulation team to develop pesticide products
- Researching and developing new products
- Tweaking product formulations and stability testing
- Occasional work on quality testing and manufacturing
- Complying with health and safety regulations and working safely in the laboratory
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry or equivalent industrial experience
- Exceptional work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
- Knowledge of emulsion chemistry
- Hands on experience with HPLC
- Able to commute to the Telford area daily
- Full right to work in the UK
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.
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Keywords: Graduate, formulation, agrochemical, HPLC, emulsion, early talent, chemicals, R&D
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