£28K/yr
Mid Devon, England
Permanent, Variable

Chemist

Posted by Meridian Business Support.

Chemist

The Opportunity:

If you are either an experienced

Process Chemist

OR a

Chemical Engineering

or

Chemistry

graduate

, then this could be the perfect role for you. This position will involve working in a

Chemical Laboratory

and is a Late Shift position, working Tuesday to Friday 12 Noon to 10.30pm on each of those 4 evenings. (This attracts a shift premium of £28pcm).

The Role

  • This vacancy is a great opportunity for you to progress in a busy, hands on laboratory and factory setting.

Working in a well-established, award winning facility as part of a small Chemistry team on the late shift, working a 4 day week but earning a full time salary.

  • The successful candidate will assist the Senior Process Chemist in the analyses, control and maintenance of all wet processes/chemistry and assist in the running of the water and chemical waste treatment.
  • Control and troubleshooting of all wet processes (Chemistry)
  • Involved in the installation and commission of new equipment and processes
  • Maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with maintenance schedule
  • Ensure that water and chemical waste treatment controls are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
  • Use of documentation control systems – paper and electronic

What you will bring to the Team:

  • Preferably 2+ years of experience in a Chemists role.
  • Logical thinking and a good application of the scientific method.
  • A degree in Chemical Engineering or another Chemistry based qualification.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent data and statistical analysis skills.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of detail.
  • Good understanding of technical documentation.
  • The ability to work unsupervised in a Night Shift role.

Benefits:

  • The starting salary is £27,552. After 6 months and subject to meeting the required performance criteria their salary will increase to £29,232.
  • Quarterly Company bonus scheme – can be up to 12% of your salary!
  • Contributory pension
  • Death in service insurance

Working Hours:

Mondays to Thursdays 12 Noon - 10.30pm

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