Applications and Innovation Chemist

Innospec Inc.; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Applications and Innovation Chemist at a leading specialty chemicals company in Ellesmere Port. You will support innovative technology development across diverse sectors, working closely with senior scientists. This role offers exposure to cross-functional projects, enhancing your applied chemistry and data analysis skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

10% employee, 15% employer pension contributions

Annual bonus of up to 30% of basic salary

6x death in service

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 2-, 4-, and 5-years’ service)

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Strong practical skills in an industrial laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental laboratory work for new product development.
• Analyse and communicate experimental results clearly.
• Provide monthly project updates to scientists and managers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Mindset

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Statistical Methods

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Applications and Innovation Chemist to join the newly established Application Innovation Team within Performance Chemicals, based at our Ellesmere Port site.

As an Applications and Innovation Chemist, you will support the development and testing of innovative technologies across a broad portfolio that includes Agrochemicals, Industrial, Personal Care, and Home Care. You will work closely with the Senior Scientist and Technical Manager to conduct experimental work, analyse results, and contribute to new product development. This position provides a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to cross-functional projects and develop your skills in applied chemistry, research design, and data analysis within a collaborative, innovation-driven team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct experimental laboratory work as directed to support new product and technology development.
• Collate, analyse, and communicate experimental and analytical results clearly and accurately.
• Provide monthly updates on project work to scientists and technical managers.
• Develop a working knowledge of product development across all Performance Chemicals divisions.
• Build awareness of research tools, literature, and technical resources in specific application areas
• Apply chemical understanding to design and develop meaningful laboratory tests to support projects.

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong practical skills are essential and experience of working in an industrial laboratory environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and data analysis is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop and apply ideas.
• Demonstrated interest in wider scientific fields and trends.
• A good understanding of modern computer software.
• Experience using programming languages or data acquisition tools is desirable.

About Innospec

Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market combined with a fast and responsive service. We serve a range of industries across the world, bringing our products to customers in markets from oilfields, fuels, refineries and power stations to personal care and performance chemicals.

Our global team of approximately 2,000 employees spans 24 countries, applying their extensive experience and market understanding to customers’ local needs. Integrating our global footprint with local service capability enables us to supply quality products that meet and anticipate changing market dynamics.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary alongside the following benefits:

• 10% employee, 15% employer pension contributions
• Annual bonus of up to 30% of basic salary
• 6x death in service
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 2-, 4- and 5-years’ service)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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