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Scientist - Chemistry/ Plant Biology

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Our West Midlands based client formulates a range of plant nutrients. They currently have an excellent opportunity for a Scientist to design and set up a horticultural (hydroponics) production facility near to their head office.

In this key role you will oversee the manufacture of a range of products at this new facility. This will involve selecting appropriate machinery, installation and layout at the site coupled with sourcing raw materials to desired specifications. You will be responsible for product quality control, shelf life testing/assessment and ensuring that appropriate packaging materials are selected. For each product you will produce manufacturing procedure methods and standards documentation that staff will be instructed to use. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with legal safety guidelines for chemical manufacturing by implementing work safety and chemical handling procedures.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent Graduate or experienced Scientist to set up a small production facility and gain invaluable experience in an industrial environment.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will educated to BSc or equivalent in chemistry, plant biology, hydroponics or related subject. Good communication skills and the ability to document processes for future reference are essential.

Role: 1 year FTC  (possibility of extension)

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £20K - £38K depending on experience

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July 25, 2010 • Tags: , , • Posted in: General