Junior chemist

A leading cleaning and hygiene chemical manufacturing business has exclusively partnered with Woodstock Recruitment to support them in their search for their next Junior Chemist.

You will join a chemistry team that Woodstock Recruitment has had the pleasure of helping build over several years, with a great vibe and working atmosphere, and at a time of further business growth.

What you will do:

• Conduct testing of raw materials, finished goods and first off samples; also ‘bug’ tests and application of identification labels.
• Liaising with Technical department to alert of any problems with raw materials or finished goods.
• Daily calibrations of SG, RI and pH meters.
• Daily calibration of COD Photometer; conduct daily COD testing.
• Responding to emails and/or forwarding to team members as appropriate.
• Managing the Daily Batch Record board, ensuring it is completed accurately every day, and taking & filing a photo at the very end (or beginning of the next) working day.
• Preparing Packing Specifications, Check Weigh Sheets, pallet labels and carton labels for Production.
• Filing of finished Work Orders.
• Storage and disposal of retained samples of raw materials, finished goods and first off samples.
• Locating retained samples in instances of customer complaints; passing samples to Technical department so they can complete the Lab Report.
• Maintaining current Standard samples.
• Conduct product stability trials and performance testing.
• Prepare product samples for customers and sales team.
• Monitor batch failures and assist Development Chemist to undertake appropriate specification, formulation and MoM changes to minimise future batch failures.
• Support commercial colleagues with technical enquiries.
• Customer liaison, including on-site visits to aid in the resolution of technical enquiries.

What you will need:

• BSc in Chemistry or higher or closely related subject
• Any experience in a chemistry lab environment is a bonus
• Any experience in QC/Development chemistry in FMCG chemicals or personal care manufacturing is a big plus
• A 'can do' attitude and a friendly personality will fit in very well with the team.
• A true team player
• Meticulous record keeping

What is on offer:

• A 33 hour working week
• 28 days holday + bank holidays + a charity day + ability to earn more with service
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice
• Medicash
• Life assurance