Chemist

NES Fircroft; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company seeks a Chemist for a 6-month contract in Huddersfield. The role focuses on designing and optimising synthetic routes for key ingredients, requiring a strong chemistry background and innovative approach to laboratory investigations. Candidates with a Master's or PhD in chemistry and relevant experience will excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in chemistry or equivalent industrial experience.
• Demonstrated ability in developing novel synthetic routes.
• Excellent practical skills in experimental and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory investigations for chemical synthesis.
• Evaluate and optimise reaction parameters for scalable processes.
• Plan syntheses to develop efficient routes for target molecules.

Skills

Experimental techniques

Analytical techniques

Reaction mechanisms

Synthetic methodologies

Education

Master's or PhD in chemistry

Job description

NES Fircroft is recruiting a Chemist to join a leading agricultural company. This role is based at our client's site in Huddersfield on a 6-month contract.

The Role

As a Chemist, you will design, develop, and optimise novel synthetic routes for active ingredients and key intermediates in early-phase process development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory investigations exploring reaction mechanisms, conditions, and alternative pathways for chemical synthesis.
• Evaluate and optimise reaction parameters to establish robust and scalable synthetic processes.
• Plan and execute syntheses to develop efficient routes for target molecules.

Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in chemistry or equivalent industrial experience in chemistry.
• Demonstrated track record in developing novel synthetic routes.
• Excellent practical skills in experimental and analytical techniques.
• Strong foundation in chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and modern synthetic methodologies.
• Understanding of process chemistry and scale-up.

For more information on the role, please contact Jade Stirk at [e-mail].

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, whenever and wherever it is needed. We offer contractors more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.