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Job Details for "Technical Assistant Chemistry – Cambridgeshire"
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| s96 |
| Science / Research |
| £18,000 to £22,000 pa |
| Cambridge |
Cambridge
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| Any |
| 06/11/08 |
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| Job Description |
Technical Assistant Chemistry – Cambridgeshire £18-22k
Technical Assistant Chemistry. Chemical laboratory based role providing synthetic support across the Strategic Innovation Chemistry group as instructed by the line manager. In particular, work is focused on supply and development of standard monomers, key intermediates and research polymers. Functional responsibilities include assisting with the day-to-day smooth running of the laboratories.
KEY RESULT AREAS
· Successful synthesis and characterisation of key intermediates, and new and existing monomer systems.
· Development and successful synthesis of new and existing polymer systems.
· Accurate recording of all practical work to ensure new Intellectual Property is appropriately documented.
· Communication with all chemists to ensure results are communicated effectively and problem areas are highlighted early on.
· Safe working in accordance with client’s health and safety policy and procedures.
· To maintain a well-functioning laboratory.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
· Perform simple synthetic organic chemistry transformations.
· Preparation of conjugated monomers, oligomers, and polymers high standard with high quality documentation and reporting.
· Maintain supply of standard monomers and key intermediates to specified standards and scale.
· Full characterization of all monomers and intermediates prepared.
· Confident working on both small and large laboratory scales as appropriate.
· Communicate effectively with synthetic chemists and material scientists, as well as the broader Strategic Innovation group and wider company.
· Responsibility for maintaining a tidy and efficient laboratory environment and for ensuring health and safety standards are met and maintained.
· A good track record of safe working in a laboratory environment and the necessity to prepare and maintain accurate risk assessments for all laboratory procedures. Perform safety, COSHH and risk assessments of all chemical processes.
· Functional maintenance.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED
· Degree or equivalent in Chemistry is a necessity.
· Evidence of organic or polymer practical laboratory experience.
· An ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimum supervision
· An ability to follow synthetic procedures accurately.
· A very tidy, organised and accurate style is essential to ensure efficient working in the busy laboratory environment, keeping accurate and traceable records.
· Ability to work on several batches of work simultaneously without loss of efficiency or productivity.
· Ability to be flexible and able to change priorities at short notice
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Good time management
· Computer literacy is essential. Familiarity with Windows 2003 and Microsoft Office products and chemical drawing packages will be advantageous.
· An ability to communicate effectively and politely
· Must have strong team-playing skills and the ability to operate in multi-disciplinary/cross-functional team.
· Knowledge of analytical techniques to enable full characterization of all materials.
· The role includes reporting results to internal groups.
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