PhD Chemistry in Electrochemistry with >2 years of work experience.
Role:
A bench scale chemist leads a team of chemists working on surfactant synthesis, polymer synthesis and its application testing for oil and gas and industries. Practical experience of electrochemistry.
Design and evaluate synthetic processes for the fine chemical market and for oil and gas industries application studies.
Required Skill Set:
Good technical & working knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and modern analytic techniques and instrumentation. Deep technical knowledge of electrochemistry.
Must be able to optimize and scale up new products to pilot and full plant from gram to kilogram quantities in a cost-effective manner.
Strong communication skills (written and oral) including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and able to report back results accurately and in a timely manner.
Good interpersonal, team-playing skills and the ability to operate in multi-disciplinary/cross-functional teams.
Ability to work in a team with dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to solve technical problems under one's own initiative, but with a willingness to seek expert assistance when required.
Ability to work unsupervised for shorter periods without losing touch with the aims of the team.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for development, synthesis, full characterization, and evaluation of new and existing molecules.
Performs hands-on laboratory R&D on a routine basis to support projects and/or other technical activities.
Prepares results in a timely and accurate manner in the required format (written, verbal, formal presentation), summarizing all technical activities.
Writes, initiates, adapts and follows scientific procedures and protocols.
Effective communication with all team members, other chemists, production/plant staff, and team leaders to distribute results, problems and next step recommendations in a timely fashion.
Stays up to date with current developments in the areas of expertise.
Performs literature search.
Perform experiments along with a team.
Accountability:
Safe working in accordance with safety policy and procedures. Performs safety, COSHH and risk assessments of all chemical processes.
Contribute to evaluation of new target opportunities and understand and implement project plans.