Chemist

Bioquell, is a brand of Ecolab based at Andover Hampshire UK, designing and manufacturing products based on the Hydrogen Peroxide vapour technology which is used for the decontamination in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical sectors. The products and consumables are all manufactured on the same site as the R&D facility and then are exported globally.

The role is based at Andover where there is a well equipped Chemistry laboratory and they will be working within a 12 strong multidisciplinary R&D team. The role is office based.

We are looking for primarily an analytical Chemist, however formulation experience would be helpful. They should have at least a good Bachelor degree in Chemistry or closely related subject.

The Role Involves

New Product Development

Developing and validating new and improved Chemical Indicators. Being a key member of the team designing and implementing new manufacturing techniques, methods and equipment into Production. Develop quality and product test methods and acceptance criteria, for new and existing products Support of the R&D Microbiologists on the development of new products and process. Develop test plans and conduct testing on chemicals sold to customers, to understand the products better.

Production Support

The Chemist is critical to supporting Production in a variety of areas including their manufacturing of Chemical products as well as more broadly. Supporting Production’s quality control process working closely with the Manufacturing Quality team.

Customer Support

There are a number of varied requests coming from customers who are predominantly from the pharmaceutical sector requiring response and sometimes testing. Supporting failures found on customers sites where a chemical analysis is required.

What Ecolab Offers You

A competitive salary and employment package

25 days holiday,

4x salary Life Assurance,

7% company contribution to your pension

4% of annual salary as a flex benefit which allows you to add up to 5 days holiday, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme as well as a choice of other benefits. Alternatively to be taken as additional salary.

37.5 hour week which has flexible start and finish times.

The work is interesting with lots of variety and working with other disciplines including Microbiologists, Mechanical and Electronic Engineers. The R&D facility is well equipped with a good Chemistry Laboratory and environmental chamber.

We encourage becoming a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, as we see this as important to your career progression.

We invest in our team by paying for relevant training courses.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.