Graduate Chemist (Fixed term contract - 1 year)
Job description
OTL Group – Linton Business Park, Gourdon
The OTL Group was established in 1984 with the vision to deliver high performance products whilst using the most environmentally friendly ingredients possible.
Over the years, this desire has led to the creation of three distinct companies. Each company shares the same core goals and provides customers worldwide with innovative specialist solutions that are effective, environmentally friendly, economical, internationally accredited and often unique.
The opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate chemist to become a key member of our technical team with responsibility for supporting current manufacturing and new product development. This role offers the opportunity to apply your academic expertise in a hands-on manufacturing environment and develop your career within a dynamic and innovative business. This role is initially offered on a fixed term basis of 1 year to cover maternity leave, with the potential to for the role to become a permanent position.
What will I do?

• Provide technical support to manufacturing colleagues.
• In collaboration with the Production & QC/QA Teams ensure that the products we manufacture are of the highest quality possible.
• Provide support to the laboratory testing team.
• Ensure compliance with our ISO 9001, 14001, 17025 Business Management Systems.
• Build relationships across the group company by participating in project meetings and research events.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies and approaches to support research and development projects.
• Ensure products are compliant with recent regulations i.e. REACH and BPR.

What skills and qualifications do I need?
You will have:

• Degree qualification in Chemistry or related field
• A keen interest in chemistry and product development
• Motivation and drive to see projects to completion
• The ability to work under pressure within often challenging schedules
• A flexible approach and the ability to plan and organize workload
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gourdon, DD10 0NH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person