Research Chemist
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Package: Competitive Salary Benefits
Role ID: SF18876
Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Research Chemist at our Haslar site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Research Chemist you will work as part of a team that provides air purification and atmosphere monitoring support to the Ministry of Defence overseas navies and commercial organisations that operate in challenging enclosed environments such as submarines ships and armoured fighting vehicles.
Day-to-day youll conducting practical laboratory investigation of technologies to maintain a safe breathable atmosphere. You will undertake a variety of tasks ensuring technical solutions to meet business and customer requirementsOur work includes projects targeted at current issues within atmosphere monitoring and control and novel research to expand future capabilities in the field.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Identification of technology with potential for use in sealed environments
- Assisting in the design and build of test apparatus
- Conducting laboratory assessments
- Contributing to customer presentations and reports
- Occasional off site working to provide service support to atmosphere monitoring equipment on submarines or undertake gas concentration measurements during equipment trials
Essential experience of the Research Chemist:
- Previous experience working in a laboratory environment
- It would be advantageous to have experience in any of the following disciplines:
- Gas chromatography
- Mass spectrometry
- Instrument analysis
- Handling of gases
- Contaminant removal
Essential qualifications for the Research Chemist:
- You will need to have obtained a good degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or a related subject with demonstrable practical laboratory experience.
We value difference and we dont have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Haslar site in Gosport.
Our facilities at the Haslar Marine Technology Park are state-of-the-art including our ocean basin rotating arm and marine towing tank offering an unparalleled environment for testing and refining designs. Our marine technology offers our global customers a service to deliver constrained hydrodynamic model tests of surface ships submarines offshore structures and renewable energy devices.
Why Join QinetiQ
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world theres never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee youll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork and pulling together youll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives blend disciplines and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Our Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance Travel Insurance Restaurants Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Analytical Chemistry
- Intellectual Property Law
- Wet chemistry
- Industrial Laboratory Experience
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Calculus
- Research & Development
- Organic Chemistry
- Experimental Design
- Toxicology Experience
About Company
Established in 2019, QinetiQ US is a leading defense and security company in the United States providing mission-led innovation at pace. We are a provider of technologically advanced services and products to the U.S. Department of Defense and national security agencies, positioned to ... View more
