Organic Chemist
hace 3 días
Timsbury
Job Title: Organic Chemist Location: Timsbury, Hampshire, UK. SO51 0NU Employment Type: Full-time, on site/in person Salary Range: £30-40k depending on experience Perks: Pension, Flexible Working Hours, Sick Pay, Stock Options, Cycle to Work Scheme, Free on-site Parking, Course and Conference Attendance Opportunities, Health & Wellbeing Monitoring, Free Refreshments, Bidding Opportunities, Picturesque Rural Location Close to Romsey and City of Southampton, Good Transport Links, Creativity & Ideas Exploration encouraged, Use of Facilities for Personal Projects outside of Normal Working Hours. Job Overview Organic Chemist – Defence Systems We are looking for a motivated, hands-on and creative Organic Chemist to support our R&D and product development efforts. This role is ideal for an experienced lab chemist looking for a fresh challenge, or an early-career scientist eager to apply their organic chemistry skills in a dynamic startup environment with scope to explore ideas, contribute, learn and grow. About PolyCAT PolyCAT are a small company specialising in developing decontamination tools and other scientific and engineering-based technologies for the defence, security and responder sectors. PolyCAT’s patent-pending flagship technology relates to powder formulations for the catalytic detoxification of toxic chemicals, and a variety of delivery systems for a variety of scenarios and end user groups. However, our remit is far more diverse, and you will be joining a growing team with an excellent reputation, contacts and networks, a successful history of winning bids and contracts, broad interests, skills and an open mind as to where the future takes us. With a lean, highly collaborative team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, lead projects and grow alongside senior scientists and engineers. Why Join Us • Work on cutting-edge defence science projects that directly support national security and enhance capability., • Be part of a collaborative, high-performing technical team, supporting a niche and interesting customer group., • Opportunities for professional growth, training, and career development, including conference attendance and international travel., • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package., • Friendly, flexible work environment. Key Responsibilities • Design, plan, and execute organic chemistry experiments both independently and as part of a team., • Perform purification, characterization, and analysis of compounds (e.g. using NMR, HPLC, GC, MS). Help and training will always be available., • Maintain detailed and accurate lab notebooks and documentation., • Collaborate closely with other team members (e.g. to develop scalable processes)., • Support lab operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, record keeping and ensuring safety compliance., • Help develop and maintain essential technical documentation, user guides and other records (e.g. chemical inventories)., • Write concise technical reports and review relevant scientific literature., • Experience working in a wet chemistry laboratory, safely handling a diverse range of chemicals., • Academic or industrial experience in organic synthesis, synthetic methodology, or related laboratory techniques., • Familiarity with purification techniques (e.g. column chromatography, distillation)., • Knowledge of green chemistry principles., • Familiarity with computational tools (e.g. Chem Office)., • Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to wear multiple hats., • An interest in the chemistry of textiles and the use of green chemistry to change the surface chemistry of fabrics (e.g. make the surface water repellent)., • An understanding of materials compatibilities with harsh chemicals and solvents., • A willingness to support lab and field trials, testing, validation and training with our products., • Experience writing technical reports and presenting results., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Excellent communication and listening skills and a willingness to collaborate., • Good problem solving & analytical skills., • Eligibility to obtain security clearance if required (e.g. UK NATIONAL). Non-essential / desirable • Experience with scale-up or process chemistry., • Experience in the chemistry of textiles (e.g. fabric dyeing chemistry)., • Industrial experience. How to Apply Please send your CV and a concise covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to with the subject line: Organic Chemist Application.