Research And Development Chemist

Research and Development ChemistCK Group are recruiting for a Research and Development Chemist, to join a bespoke chemicals manufacturing company, at their site in Teesside, on a full time, permanent basis.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm.
The Company: Our client is a manufacturer of bespoke chemicals for various industries, specializing in precursors for ALD / CVD manufacturing of electronics and other niche applications.
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 depending on experience.
Location: This role is located in Teesside and is commutable from as far south as York and as far north as Newcastle.
Production Chemist Role The Research and Development Chemist is a flexible roll that requires an analytical and methodical approach and imaginative thinking.
An excellent knowledge of Transition Metal Inorganic/Organometallic Chemistry and synthesis of air sensitive compounds is essential in order to research new products and develop existing products.
Your main duties will be to: Developing original solutions to material synthesis problems.Conducting theoretical and practical work to develop new materials and to develop and improve their accompanying manufacturing processes.Designing and documenting R&D experiment protocols.Conducting theoretical and practical work to resolve customer issues and issues raised by the production team.
Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: A PhD degree in inorganic chemistry, organometallic experience is especially desirable.PhD graduates from a relevant project are welcome to apply.Experience working under inert atmospheres (Schlenk line techniques).Strong inorganic and organic synthesis experience.