Development Chemist

Nufarm Limited; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nufarm Limited is seeking a Development Chemist at their Wyke location. This role involves providing technical support, conducting R&D for inhibitor products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a Chemistry degree and strong laboratory skills, contributing to innovative solutions in crop protection.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Defined contribution pension scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Site bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Graduate in Chemistry or related area.
• Proven laboratory skills.
• Good communicator with excellent report writing and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development to innovate and improve inhibitor products.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers.
• Assist in product efficacy testing and process analysis.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Communication

Report writing

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related area

Job description

Requisition ID9886-Posted -United Kingdom-Wyke-Research and Development-Nufarm – Crop Protection

Are you a skilled chemist with a passion for innovation and developing innovative solutions? Do you excel in a collaborative environment and enjoy tackling complex challenges to drive progress? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity at Nufarm Wyke, where you can contribute to our global success and advance your career.

Nufarm is a leading global supplier of polymerisation control agents for the monomer and petrochemical industries. We are dedicated to enhancing the performance of our customers processes through a combination of high-quality products coupled with expert technical support. Alongside our industry standard product offerings, our innovative R&D team has pioneered and patented advanced anti-polymerants, allowing us to address polymerisation challenges across a wide variety of petrochemical processes. These include specialized retarders and inhibitors for styrene monomer production together with inhibitors and antioxidants for butadiene, acrylonitrile, ethylene and more.

Your Future, Fuelled by Innovation

As our Development Chemist, you will play a crucial role in providing technical support to both existing and new customers within our Inhibitors business. You will collaborate with customers to understand their specific needs and challenges, offering tailored solutions to meet their requirements. Your responsibilities will include conducting research and development to innovate and improve our inhibitor products, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the industry. Additionally, you will provide expert advice on the application and performance of our products, helping customers optimize their processes and achieve their goals. Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues will be key to ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining strong relationships. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and production, to ensure seamless communication and delivery of solutions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and creativity to drive success for both our customers and Nufarm Wyke.

How You’ll Help Us Grow

You will be providing laboratory support for the Inhibitors business, including (but not limited to) product efficacy testing and process analysis, together with assisting in research towards developing new products furthering the understanding of polymerisation mechanisms. You will also provide technical sales support, such as assisting in the facilitation of live product trials.You will contribute to the collation, analysis, interpretation, communication and dissemination of test data ensuring that all work is carried out within the laboratory conforms to the relevant safety legislation.

Could This Be You?

You will be a graduate in Chemistry or other related area.You will have proven laboratory skills.You will be a good communicator and have excellent report writing and time management skills.You will also have proficient Microsoft Office skills.

In return we offer the successful candidate a competitive annual salary; a defined contribution pension scheme, 28 days (plus bank holidays) and site bonus scheme.

Nufarm. Evolving Ag.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production.

Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.