Principal Chemist

Principal Chemist

Would you like to be part of an Advanced Engineering Challenge? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Chemist at our site in Barrow.

As a Principal Chemist, you will be responsible for a team of Chemists/ Senior Chemists (up to a maximum of 8).

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work on the most advanced engineering challenge currently in build in the UK, will give you the opportunity to work on a large variety of different tasks - lab work is involved but there is much more to the role than just this

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Chemist will involve:

Deputise for the Engineering Manager (Chemistry) in his absence and represent the dept on chemistry related matters.

Liaise with outside agencies to assist in technical issues relating to the application of anechoic materials to submarine surfaces.

Responsible for the quality control of anechoic (SOURCING NOTE: non-echoing) material formulation as applied to submarine hull surfaces.

Principal technical advisor regarding selection and use of polymers and adhesives on-board submarine.

Responsible for calibration and operability of radioactive counting instrumentation in support of Power Range Testing , radioactive waste arising and NPL (National Physical Laboratories) round robin test samples

Departmental Radiological Protection Supervisor who will be required to carry out contingency exercises.

Co-ordinate testing of non-metallic materials for use on board submarine and reactor compartment compatibility.

Will be responsible for mentoring the performance of their team

Your skills and qualifications:

Degree qualified in Chemistry or closely related discipline (or higher education with significant relevant experience)

Experience of leading a team/ mentoring junior colleagues

Significant experience of working in a chemistry environment

Knowledge and understanding of COSHH and risk assessments

What we're looking for in you:

Experience of radioactive sampling and counting

Experience of a broad range of analytical techniques

Location: Barrow

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime - Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be stems.