Shift Site Chemist

CK Science are recruiting for a Shift Site Chemist to join a hazardous waste management company in based in Ilkeston, on a full time permanent basis. Please note that this is an outdoors-based role with work required in all weather conditions, and will also operate on a staggered shift basis.

The Company: Our client is a provider of chemical waste treatment, disposal and recycling services. Offering a competitive salary of circa £24,000, full training (including environmental legislation and regulation) will be provided. Shifts rotate on a weekly basis and the hours are 06.00 to 15.00, 08.00 to 17.00, 09.00 to 18.00 and 11.00 to 20.00, Monday to Friday. Weekend and night work will be required on a reasonable rota basis which will qualify for time off in lieu and/ or additional remuneration.

Location: Based in Ilkeston, the site is commutable from Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas by road. Please note that the ability to drive with own transport is preferable in order tobe able to access the site at the times required.

Shift Site Chemist Role: Your main duties will be:

• Working in the outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Input control.
• Process authorisation.
• Some laboratory work.

Your Background:The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• HNC qualification or equivalent in Chemistry - minimum essential requirement.
• Preferably degree qualified or equivalent in Chemistry.
• Industrial or waste experience would be beneficial.
• Requires a hands-on person capable of mostly outdoor work (in an industrial environment).
• Driving licence required due to location of site and shifts.

Apply: Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Shift Site Chemist position, please contact Victoria Walker on 01246 457702 or email vwalker@ckgroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 51986.Chester, Cheshire.

Apply: Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information, please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 52006.roup.co.uk. Please quote reference 52012.dered for the position you should:

• Be qualified to BSc level (or possess equivalent experience) in Chemistry or a related subject
• Have experience of working to quality standards such as ISO 17025 or ISO 15189

Entitlement to work in the UK isessential. For more information, or to apply for this position, please contact Sarah Farrow on 0191 3706486 or email sfarrow@ckgroup.co.uk and quote 52112.e to the writing of collective bids.

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• Participate effectively in activities to achieve engagement with research, and/or impact beyond academia.
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Criteria

Education, Experience & Achievements

Essential

• A relevant postgraduate research degree or equivalent professional experience in the field of carbohydrate material science.
• Previous experience of independent research.
• Presentations at conferences and a track record of publications in respected journals or equivalent in the field.

Desirable

• Research experience in polysaccharide and their industrial applications.
• Involvementin packaging material research and development.
• Materials formulation and characterisation expertise.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable communication skills in English language.
• Good IT skills in Microsoft/Adobe Programmes.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. Initiative in planning research.
• Detailed subject knowledge in the area of research.
• Specialist knowledge and practical skills capable of leading to independent, original contributions to the subject area.
• High-level analytical skills.
• Full awareness of the ethical issues involved in their research work.

Desirable

• Project managementexperience.
• Team working skills.
• Communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learnin others.
• Ability to use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that

Desirable

• A passion for making a positive impact on the environment especially in plastic waste.