12th November 2019
As the company project portfolio and laboratory complex continue to grow, CatSci requires additional Process Chemists to join their dynamic team in a world-class facility.
Location: office base in Cardiff, UK
Contract: Full-time, permanent, to start February 2020 onwards
Compensation: £28.5-30.5k, 25 days annual leave, company benefits and annual bonus
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Bringing scientific excellence to the research and development of new processes for our clients
- Practical project delivery in the laboratory as project and portfolio demands require
- Delivering chemistry programmes to cost, quality and time demands
- Liaising with clients at technical meetings, and compiling reports to convey results and offer conclusions
- Commitment to personal development and training, and to sharing of expertise and experience with other members of staff
Knowledge and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
- A PhD in chemistry in organic chemistry with broad and rigorous understanding of organic synthesis
- PhDs in physical and inorganic chemistry may also be considered, depending on the degree of organic synthesis knowledge and the balance of other skills
- Relevant industrial experience is an asset but is not essential
- Practical expertise in the use of synthetic chemistry techniques
- An appreciation of analytical chemistry, physical organic and/or catalysis would be advantageous
- Some experience, or a genuine interest, in the development and scale-up of chemical processes to large scale lab and pilot processes
- Excellent task management and communication skills, and proficiency in the use of appropriate information technology
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively to solve demanding problems
Person Specification
- Self-motivated and results-oriented with a clear focus on delivery of demanding project objectives
- Able to think creatively and use initiative in approaching complex chemical challenges
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn; keen for challenging new experiences and scientific accountability
- Good interpersonal skills which foster collaborative team-working in order to achieve overall goals
- Good communicator, using written and verbal media; able to advocate and justify own opinion, but equally able to take on board differing opinions and work collaboratively
- Natural leadership ability is desirable, although formal line management capability is not initially required
To Apply for this Position
Please send your CV to angela.moseley@catsci.com with a covering letter outlining why you believe you are qualified for this demanding and exciting role.
Applications will only be considered if received by e-mail. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and must be fluent in both spoken and written English.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26th November 2019
© CatSci Ltd, 2019
Angela Moseley
angela.moseley@catsci.com