We are currently working with a prestigious, defence testing organisation in the Presteigne area to recruit an experienced Energetics Chemist to act as the Laboratory Manager
The role:
You will be responsible for leading the team conducting trials on explosive materials and munitions, as well as engineering tests on numerous innovative projects.
We are seeking a curious individual who loves using science and technology to solve complex problems. You will be an exceptional, energetic, hard-working and hands-on enthusiastic chemist joining a small team of explosive engineers. Y
You will have a passion for science and technology and will use a combination of innovation, flexibility, and technical excellence to meet and exceed our customers requirements.
In this role you will be expected to, but not limited to:
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Competently operate laboratory machinery and equipment
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The design and manufacture of formulations
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Process engineering
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Report Writing
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Procedure writing
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Presentation of data and concepts to clients
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- Expected to be agile, resourceful and flexible able to adapt to changing priorities as necessary to support our customers.
Essential experience
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Minimum of a degree in Chemistry or Materials Science
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Develop and validate non energetic materials used in energetic formulations and processes to meet specific programme safety, performance requirements
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Broad understanding of chemicals, materials and their properties and application beyond your particular field.
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Keen to be conducting both office based and practical laboratory research;
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A proven track record of planning and undertaking laboratory work independently and safely;
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An interest in applying subject knowledge to the development of emerging explosive materials
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UK Driving licence
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High standard of literacy, numeracy and IT (MS Office and instrumentation software)
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Ability to interpret technical data and compose detailed reports
Desirable Requirements
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Health & Safety training – IOSH Managing Safely or similar
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MoD/NATO and other relevant technical standards relating to energetic materials and articles
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Manufacture, storage, use and disposal of hazardous substances
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Laboratory and performance testing of materials and energetics
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Understanding of COSHH legislation
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Knowledge of analytical techniques