Graduate Chemist

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 1426847307-2
  • Date Posted: 1 September 2024
  • Apprentice Employer: Sigma Recruitment
  • Location: Gwent
  • Apprentice Pay: On Application
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Healthcare & Medical, Health and Safety, Project Management
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

Opportunity for a Graduate Chemist to work in the laboratory of an established independent business that will allow you scope to develop your skills.

Why you should apply -

Interesting and varied work: The company offers a wide range of products to its customers meaning you will not get bored undertaking the same monotonous tasks again and again.

Play a significant role: You will work as part of a small and close-knit team playing a key and pivotal role in responding to and formulating customer-specific products and requirements. You won't be a small fish in a big pond!

Stable employment: The company has been established for around 25 years and has been going through a sustained period of growth, you can enjoy a long-term career with them.

Training and development: You will be provided with in-house training to help you develop your knowledge of their products while also potentially obtaining industry-recognised qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH.

What you will be doing:

  • Research and development of products
  • Creating batches of products as necessary
  • Quality control
  • Creating customer labels.
  • Undertaking project development activities
  • Working within established procedures
  • Observing health and safety standards and ensuring you contribute to a safe place of work.
  • Ensuring product quality is maintained to the highest standard
  • Provide feedback and report all findings clearly and precisely.
  • Liaise with customers as required regarding requirements
  • Have discussions with suppliers as necessary.
  • Assist in ensuring all required paperwork is completed and made available for the required departments.

What you will need:

  • A degree-level qualification in a scientific subject such as chemistry, analytical chemistry, etc.
  • Industry experience in a laboratory setting is desirable
  • Good basic wet chemistry skills

What you will receive:

A salary of 24,000- 26,000 (dependent on experience) + pension, potential annual bonus, 23 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays (increasing to 25 days over time). etc.

Your working hours

The hours of work are either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Graduate Chemist role with a secure manufacturing business, please click apply. Do not worry if your CV is not up to date; we can sort that out later. If you want to discuss this first, call the office and quote ref BBBH4457 Graduate Chemist.

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