Exciting opportunity alert! A specialist IP firm is hiring a Chemistry Patent Attorney and we'd love to hear from candidates with a strong background in Organic Chemistry. This flexible firm are able to consider Chemistry Patent Attorneys at newly qualified to senior associate level and are also open to considering part/qualified candidates with relevant and demonstrable Patent Attorney experience. Work here is exciting as the firms client base includes many big pharma names as well as smaller private finance businesses where your points of contact are in significant positions of seniority. From day one you will be immersed in high-quality medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical and some life sciences/biotech work.
The firm are well known for their excellent training and support and champion their Attorneys to progress their careers, offer autonomy to develop your own relationships and you'll be sure to work with lots of variety everyday!
You can expect lots of drafting, prosecution, FTO, evaluation, and oppositions exposure as and when contentious matters arise. Bonus (bespoke and takes into consideration non billable contributions too), pension, healthcare and varying flexible working policies are amongst the list of benefits on offer here. Apply now and take your career to the next level!
There is scope to be based in any of the firms’ offices and so those who are based in North London, Cambridge or Reading please do get in touch. If you are curious to hear more, please don’t hesitate to contact Clare Humphris today on 0113 46 77 112 / 0845 241 5644 / clare.humphris@saccomann.com
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Senior R&D Chemist – Birmingham – Chemical Manufacturing
About The Role / Company
Our client, an established Chemicals manufacturing company, are currently looking to recruit an experienced R&D Chemist with a strong interest and passion for Organic Chemistry. Working within New Product Introduction, your main responsibility will be hands on organic synthesis at bench scale.
This role will work closely with all areas of the business including Chemical Engineers, Process Safety Team, Analytical Team, Sales & Marketing and Operations, therefore excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
Senior R&D Chemist - Package Details
£35,000 to £45,000 DOE
Days Based Position (Monday to Friday)
25 Days Holiday + Statutory
Life Assurance & Access to Pension Scheme
Senior R&D Chemist – Requirements
Hold a 1st Class bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Essential)
MSc or PhD level qualification in a relevant discipline would be highly desirable
Strong Project Management skills with a minimum of 3 years’ scale up experience
Senior R&D Chemist - Responsibilities
Hands on organic synthesis of products at bench scale
Evaluate and cost initial customer enquiries
Develop robust processes suitable for scale up and to produce small scale samples for internal & external evaluation and to scale up to pilot plant and production
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JOB DESCRIPTION
DAP is looking to hire R&D Intern for Summer 2024.
Responsibilities:
The summer intern would work under mentorship of a senior scientist / Supervisor to perform collaborative research for development adhesives or repair products with unique and differentiated properties. This R&D work will include: • Formulating raw materials into a functional product.• Analytical testing to understand raw materials, as well as formulated product properties.• Benchmarking and applications testing of formulated products for end-use performance prediction.
Requirements
Major: Chemical Engineering or Chemistry Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. General lab skills (weighing materials on benchtop scale, transferring liquids/solids from one container to another, adherence to lab safety rules). Some organic chemistry knowledge and understanding of solvents. Adept with hands-on work, home repair experience is a plus! Attention to details, inquisitive, good notes taker, desire to learn and grow.
About DAP
DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world. At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/
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JOB DESCRIPTION
As an R&D Chemist, you will assist in formulating new products, re-formulating current product lines for improvement, and in solving technical scale-up and manufacturing problems. You will ensure the availability of quality and value engineered products which satisfy customer's requirements and increase sales and profitability of the corporation. Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn't particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation. The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world's first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem, we work diligently until we've perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting edge, durable and innovative products in the industry. Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
Technology Knowledge
Solid understanding of organic and physical chemistry The ability to develop an experimental plan and investigate results. Analyze data, identify trends, patterns, correlations, and level of statistical significance. Perform Cost/benefit analysis. Identify and perform risk assessment to quantify risk. Reach defensible data driven conclusions and guide project progression based on results. Perform routine lab experiments with minimal supervision. Collect and organize data in a timely and efficient manner and present to the scientists/leaders/marketing. Collect and organize the raw data, organize into presentable format and provide limited interpretation of the data. Good understanding of Scientific Methodology. Hypothesis driven research and problem-solving capability with an ability to analyze data and document clearly.
Technical Leadership
Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape Adhere to safety, quality and housekeeping policies/guidelines. Confer with peers and supervisors to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests. Ability to interact with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization. Good business acumen
People Leadership
Good personal and interpersonal skills - listening, compassion, motivating, inspiring, humor, patience, understanding diversity, negotiating etc. Energetic, Driving and Inspiring Action oriented, perseverance and results driven Continuous learning/growth and mentorship and teaching skills
Organization Leadership
Agility to respond to emerging business needs - strong change of management skills Assess organizational processes and develop new processes to improve efficiency and quality Good presentation skills Demonstrate strong career ambition - potential to become top leader
Required Experience
B.S. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another scientific technical field. 0-3 years of relevant experience Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
Job title: HSEQ Manager
Reference: E113285
Location: St Helens
Start date: ASAP
Salary: to £46,000 pa bonus, 25 days hols, 37.5 hour week
HSEQ Manager required for a successful and long established manufacturer of specialist organic and inorganic products.
The successful HSEQ Manager will have a proven track record in Quality and Health and Safety, and possess a strong technical background combined with OH&S management experience. A quality focussed, driven approach to work is also very important.
The HSEQ Manager will manage the quality department and provide support and expertise across the business units, with particular emphasis on ensuring compliance and development of existing management systems, whilst satisfying the demands and needs of customers and in addition, creating added value. Reporting to the Operations Director you will be working very closely with Production/Engineering Department and other departments on site.
As the HSEQ Manager, your main duties will include, although not limited to:
Responsibility and Management of QMS/EMS and OH&S Management systems.
Management of a busy QC Laboratory with 2 direct reports.
Carry out documented inspections, process and site audits and site support ensuring all operations meet with company policy and legislation.
Provide support on all HSEQ considerations across the site, ensuring best practice in all cases.
Provide and/or coordinate training for all staff as required relevant to your area of responsibility.
Lead incident investigation teams as required, supporting preventative and corrective measures using appropriate root cause analysis.
Drive continuous improvement across all three systems.
Ensure that business targets are met.
Proactively support the site continuous improvement drives with focus on waste reduction, noise reduction, energy reduction and efficiency.
Ensure that all monitoring and reporting systems are adhered to and maintained.
Develop working relationships with raw material suppliers and customers.
Identification of areas for improvement and innovation within the function and across departments.
Take the lead, ensuring project work is prioritised and target completion dates are met.
Manage the site risk assessments, fire audits and coordinate risk reduction actions as appropriate.
To be considered for the role, you will ideally have the following experience, skills, qualifications and attributes:
Degree in Chemistry/NEBOSH Diploma.
Experience of laboratory management.
Experience of the management of an accredited QMS/EMS including hosting external audit and conducting internal audits.
Experience in the management of a document OH&S Management system.
Experience in risk management and business continuity planning.
A proven track record in H&S compliance requirements.
Quality focussed with a high attention to detail.
Hands on attitude with the ability to lead from the front.
Ability to work as part of a cross functional team.
Driven, with the tenacity to get the job done.
Strong integrity.
Confident, professional with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Excellent communication skills.
Please note, the successful candidate can come from a Health and Safety background with a bias for QMS / EMS or can be a Chemist leaning towards Health & Safety.
On offer is
A salary to £46,000 pa
Profit related bonus
37.5 Hour working week
25 days holiday per year
Contributory pension scheme on completion of qualifying period
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