Physical Chemist (6-month Fixed Term contract)

Physical Chemist (6-month Fixed Term contract)
Midsomer Norton
Up to £22k dependent on experience
Full Time


A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a newly or recently graduated Physical Chemist to Join the world’s leader in the development and production of inks, dyes and functional coatings.

We are looking for an experienced Physical Chemist to work with our client’s R & D and formulation teams to help test the properties of materials that are used in out formulation and in conjunction with their products.

Position Summary
As Physical Chemist, your key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with different technical teams
• Application of own scientific knowledge in problem solving situations
• To help and develop the scientific skill levels of teams working within the projects
• To manage own workload toward hitting deadlines
• Regular communication on work carried out
• Testing formulation and interaction with other materials to specification

What you’ll need
The successful candidate will have the following background:

• A degree in Chemistry/Physics or a related discipline
• Good verbal, organisational and written communications skills.
• An understanding of testing and analytical principles
• Good colour vision
• Be able to provide accurate and timely reports on key issues and key statistics


The company
Our client is the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments and a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, electronic materials, brand protection, specialty services and other industrial markets.


How to apply
If you wish to be considered for this Physical Chemist job click ‘apply’. You will receive an email shortly after your application - you will need to read and respond to this to complete your application.


You must be eligible to work in the UK.