JOB SUMMARY

Are you a chemistry graduate looking to develop your skills on unique project, in unique labs and on projects that make a real difference?
If so, Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is recruiting.
You have the opportunity to join a rotational scheme within the Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR)area where you will experience 4 rotations over 2 years before being embedded within one team. Your time will be split between work in the lab and in the office as you work on a number of interesting problems and collaborate with professionals across industry and academia.

We will provide you the opportunity to grow supported by our friendly experts whilst you will have:

• A degree in chemistry or related discipline (this could be completed in 2025 or previously),
• Experience whilst at university, in a placement or in the workplace of Practical Laboratory Skills, Data visualisation and presenting skills.

This opportunity is for you if you can:

• Work independently and within a team, and
• Share the values of Dstl – innovative, collaborative and impact.

Interested in finding out more?
Have a look at the candidate information pack on CSJobs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

A graduate chemist at this level will be expected to possess an understanding or developing understanding of:

QUALIFICATIONS

A degree level qualification in a relevant field (Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering) or demonstrable equivalent.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Work on a variety of interesting and challenging problems that owing to their sensitivity cannot be done elsewhere.
• Make a difference and have pride in what you do; our work improves the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces, keeps British citizens safe and support national prosperity. We are proud of our impartial status, doing things for the right reasons
• Form links across Government, Industry and Academia. Work with an array of partners both at home and abroad including the Armed Forces, other Government departments and Industry
• Develop your career in exciting new areas that are growing to meet cutting-edge challenges
• Enhance your current knowledge, learning many new skills through the exciting work on offer and through learning and development opportunities