Chemistry Consultant

The Scientific Testing & Experimentation (ST&E) business at Amentum is recruiting for a Chemistry Consultant to be based in Birchwood, Warrington; the successful candidate would join a team of highly qualified scientists and engineers .

The Chemistry Consultant will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects associated with the nuclear industry, from support to new reactor designs such as Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMR), nuclear new build, existing generation, UK and International nuclear fusion, defence and nuclear regulatory support.

Our chemists provide both practical and theoretical support to projects across many aspects of the nuclear life cycle in both the civil and defence sectors, in the UK and worldwide. Your role could include providing analytical chemistry and radiochemistry support to our clients from our laboratories, commissioning and operating novel rigs to inform solutions to chemistry challenges faced by our clients or providing desk-based chemistry consultancy and regulatory support to support our clients across the nuclear life cycle.

We apply modern science in new and different ways; and help to develop new, cleaner, safer, or more efficient means of producing and harnessing nuclear energy to help combat climate change.

Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or other similar scientific discipline, plus relevant chemistry experience

A good degree of self-motivation and ability to undertake a number of tasks in parallel

Excellent practical laboratory skills

The ability to work flexibly

Excellent communications skills both written and verbal

The ability to be able to work as part of a team

Attention to detail and questioning attitude

Candidates must have/or be able to obtain CTC clearance as a minimum

Either hold chartered status or have the ability to gain chartership (i.e., RSciTech/RSci/CChem/CSci) (Desirable)

Knowledge of the chemistry, materials and engineering issues associated with the nuclear sector (Desirable)

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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