Synthetic Chemist - V04076 - Outsource : Job Details

Job Title: Synthetic ChemistClient: BAE SystemsLocation: Glascoed / Cardiff UniversityContract Type: Contingent (12 Months, Inside IR35)Working Hours: 37 hours a week (Monday-Thursday)Security Clearance: BPSS + SCPay Rate: £19.71 PAYE or £26.36 UmbrellaYour 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)