Development Chemist

Nexus Life Sciences; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits package

Job summary

Nexus Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Development Chemist for a well-established site undergoing expansion. The role leads R&D for organic synthesis, designs processes from lab to pilot plant, and supports transfer to manufacturing while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry degree and have industrial experience in chemicals or pharmaceutical manufacturing. This position offers a compelling salary and pension/benefits as part of a growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (organic or process chemistry preferred).
• Industrial experience in chemicals or pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.
• Proven ability to write and review SOPs, risk assessments, and technical reports.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a safety-conscious mindset.
• Comfortable working independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D for organic synthesis and process development from laboratory to pilot plant production.
• Design, develop, and optimise manufacturing processes to improve yields, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Support new product introduction from research through to full-scale manufacture.
• Provide technical support to production and respond to customer or internal technical queries.
• Work with QC analysts to support analytical testing.
• Troubleshoot plant issues, and contribute to process safety and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and R&D teams for smooth process transfer.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental compliance when handling hazardous and reactive chemicals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Safety-conscious mindset

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Development Chemist

I am partnered with a leading chemical manufacturing company that is undergoing significant expansion and is looking to recruit an experienced development chemist.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead R&D for organic synthesis and process development from laboratory to pilot plant production.
• Design, develop, and optimise manufacturing processes to improve yields, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Support new product introduction from research through to full‑scale manufacture.
• Provide technical support to production and respond to customer or internal technical queries.
• Work in collaboration with QC analysts to support analytical testing.
• Troubleshoot plant issues, and contribute to process safety and quality improvements.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, and R&D teams to ensure smooth process transfer and implementation.
• Maintain standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance, particularly when handling hazardous and reactive chemicals.

Requirements

• Life science degree in Chemistry (organic or process chemistry discipline preferred).
• Industrial experience within chemicals or pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.
• Proven ability to write and review SOPs, risk assessments, and technical reports.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a proactive and safety‑conscious mindset.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Package

• Competitive salary (£35,000–£50,000, dependent on experience).
• Pension and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work at a well‑established site at an exciting time of investment and expansion.

Should you fit the requirements or want to know additional information, apply and I will get in touch.