Synthetic Chemist Client: BAE Systems Location: Glascoed / Cardiff University Contract Type: Contingent (12 Months, Inside IR35) Working Hours: 37 hours a week (Monday-Thursday) Security Clearance: BPSS + SC Pay Rate: £19.71 PAYE or £26.36 Umbrella

Overview Following current synthetic routes to synthesise precursors for polymer systems Providing knowledge and practical expertise to develop synthetic routes to known / novel organic compounds Collaborating with other Scientists / Engineers to develop routes to scale up synthetic chemistry processes Maintaining and improving (where able) a synthetic chemistry capability onsite that is fit for the purpose of responding to current and future needs Ensuring all synthesis activities are carried out safely and in accordance with business processes and in compliance with legislation Compiling and maintaining process and basis of safety documentation Providing support with other processes carried out within the team as and when required Skills Experience in the analysis of a variety of organic compounds using NMR, Mass Spectrometry, FT-IR and HPLC. Experience in working with and ...