Chemist Laboratory Assistant

Recircle; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based industrial biotechnology company is seeking a Chemist Laboratory Assistant to join their R&D team in Daresbury. Ideal candidates will have a recent degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry and a passion for laboratory research. The role involves assisting in experiments, data analysis, and maintaining a safe lab environment. The company emphasizes personal development and offers a competitive salary with additional benefits after 12 months of service.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Scheme after 12 months

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Material Science required.
• Experience in a laboratory environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain laboratory equipment and manage chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting research and testing in a laboratory environment.
• Perform experiments and maintain laboratory documentation.
• Ensure safety and organization of the laboratory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Material Science

Tools

Analytical instrumentation (LC-MS, GC-MS)

Job description

Recircle Daresbury, England, United Kingdom

Chemist Laboratory Assistant

Recircle Daresbury, England, United Kingdom

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Recircle is a UK-based industrial biotechnology company focused on sustainable solutions for the rubber materials sector. Recircle has developed technologies that combine biotechnology with polymer chemistry and industrial process engineering to allow waste rubber to be reprocessed into high quality materials for re-use in new rubber goods. We're committed to building a world without waste. Our company culture is central to everything we do. We invest heavily in our people, personal development, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Recircle is currently seeking to hire a graduate scientist to join the R&D team division. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates in Chemistry or Biochemistry who are eager to grow their scientific curiosity and contribute to meaningful research in biotechnology and rubber chemistry.

The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting laboratory research, conducting experiments, and ensuring smooth day-to-day lab operations. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who shares our values and is eager to learn, grow and adapt within a fast-paced and dynamic research environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the R&D team in conducting research and testing within a chemistry and biotechnology laboratory environment
• Perform experiments and data analysis
• Keep laboratory documentation and databases up to date, compiling results for interpretation and presentation
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well organised laboratory environment
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Order and manage laboratory chemicals and consumables

Key experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Material Science
• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment, with a solid understanding of standard operating procedures
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Experience working in a research laboratory
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling practices
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation such as LC-MS and GC-MS
• Strong focus on innovation and a vibrant community of scientists from various educational and cultural backgrounds
• Enhanced Pension Scheme options after 12 months service
• Cycle to work scheme

Remuneration

• A competitive market salary will be offered to the successful candidate

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

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