30th June: Job Roll – Inorganic, Waste & Contracts

For those that don’t fancy a career in organic chemistry...

A synthetic and materials chemist is sought to carry out R&D focusing on cadmium-free quantum dots, for a nanomaterials company in the North West. Experience in the synthesis of nanomaterials and colloid chemistry desired.

In what can only be the same company, a vacancy is also advertised for a nanomaterials surface chemist, to develop formulations of colloidal systems and nanomaterials. Strengths must be demonstrated in polymer science and experience in colloid/emulsion formation.

Two waste management companies require chemists with experience in the industry. One is in Staffordshire, looking for a field-based chemist to work on the storage and treatment of wastes (£26-28k). The other is in Norfolk, seeking a chemist to assess hazardous waste and prepare consignment notes (£20-30k).

A 6-month contract is available for a shift chemist/analytical chemist to do sample prep/analysis at a manufacturing company in Dartford. Atomic Absorption ICP experience required. £30k.

Finally...

A 3-month contract is offered in Wales by a chemical contract manufacturer for a process chemist to carry out process development for active pharmaceutical ingredients and fine chemicals.

A near-identical advert – also from Reed Scientific - promises a 3-month contract in the North East for an organic chemist.

29th June: Job Roll – Project managers

A handful of roles for the more experienced chemist...

A Wiltshire-based pharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking a project manager to work in Development Services. Would suit an existing pharma project leader with experience in product development/project management. £38-42k.

A speciality chemicals manufacturer in Yorkshire is advertising three positions to work in polymers/acrylates. The first two - R&D chemist and R&D senior chemist - will carry out process development, research and development of new polymers, and process transfer to manufacturing. Knowledge of polymers/acrylates desirable, and ability to travel required. £20-33k. A research project leader will also lead a small team, provide technical guidance and carry out experimental work. Experience running projects and examples of leadership/management required.£35-40k.

An Oxfordshire-based materials technology company requires a project manager (chemist) to lead a small technical group. Knowledge of solid-phase, catalysts, ion-exchange and absorbents advantageous, as is an appreciation of chemical process engineering.

27th June: Job Roll of the Intriguing

Toy tester: You don’t see one for ages (ever?), and suddenly two come along in the same month. Chemist with experience in ICP-MS, ICP-OES and GC-MS needed in West Yorkshire. £20-30k.

Oral care: Development chemist for Wisdom Toothbrushes near Cambridge. Everything from new concept generation through to formulation and scale-up to manufacturing. Experience is only advantageous, so worth a speculative CV.

Water-testing: An environmental chemist is sought in Kent. For your “several years of experience” in waste water analysis, degree, and “very good laboratory experience”, you shall be handsomely rewarded with “19-22k” of an unspecified currency – hopefully one worth more than that value in UK Sterling.

I’ll take the Mystery Box... Four data support administrators are required in Surrey to process and evaluate data from engines; and to produce and report trends. Formal qualifications are desired for this mystery job, and salary is negotiable. Lab Monkey’s curiosity has been piqued, and a phone call to the agency will be made shortly...

26th June: Weekend Job Roll continues

Back to some more accessible positions...

A pharmaceuticals manufacturer is seeking a senior manufacturing scientist to be based in the Midlands, £25-28k. Developing production methods and transferring these to GMP facilities, including some radiolabelling.

Domino Printing – the company behind best before dates on packaging and other products – is looking for a chemist / graduate chemist to work in Cambridge to develop inkjet formulations. Industrial formulation experience (any type) required.

The University of Dundee Drug Discovery Unit requires a medicinal chemist to lead a project and team to carry out hit validation and hit to lead chemistry. PhD and high-level experience in biopharma leading projects and teams is required. £37-44k.

A high temperature corrosion scientist is sought by the National Physical Laboratory to work at their site next to picturesque Bushy Park in SW London. Designing and carrying out mechanical testing and analysis of materials and coatings under high temperature conditions, some experience of these roles would be advantageous. £28-32k.

A company in the industrial gases sector is looking for a technical service officer to support customers, provide technical information, and prepare safety and risk management documentation. Industrial experience, knowledge of specialist gases and good communication skills required. Surrey, £25-27k.

25th June - Job Roll for Specialists

A lot of specialist roles on the job boards this week – good news if you have a background in:

- Cosmetics/toiletries: Development chemist in Hampshire, £23.5k. Developing product formulations.

- Emissions aftertreatment/catalyst substrate engineering: Emissions aftertreatment specialist working for Jaguar Land Rover in the Midlands, £40k. Developing vehicle emission treatment systems.

- Petroleum additives: Development chemist/technical service rep based in the South. Designing formulations, dealing with customers and providing technical support the sales team.

- Welsh: Laboratory and teaching assistant in Bangor, £30k. Teaching in Welsh, developing Welsh teaching resources and pursuing research. Job posted on 22^nd June, but closing date Mon 27^th June. (Thanks to @fdhooge for this one)

- Programming: Scientific software developer for Tessella, multiple sites in UK, US and Netherlands, up to £35k. Designing and developing software for clients from a wide range of scientific industries. Looks like an awesome role with some great benefits, including secondments, travel and 20 days training per year.

- Writing/editing/features: Careers and comment editor for the RSC’s Chemistry World in Cambridge, £21-24k pro-rata (21 hours/week). Primarily involves planning, researching and developing stories for these sections of the magazine/website; and commissioning, networking and proofreading.