Development Chemist: Scale-Up & Process Improvement

Scantec Recruitment; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Group Critical Illness cover

Job summary

Scantec Recruitment is recruiting a Development Chemist for a growing chemical manufacturing business in Newmarket. This role sits at the interface of Research, Development, Quality Control and Production, helping to develop new products and optimise processes from laboratory scale through to production.

Reporting to the Development Lead, you will develop and improve chemical processes, support production and help transfer projects from research into manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry (organic preferred) or equivalent industrial experience.
• Minimum 2 years' practical work experience in chemical, fine chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of distillation processes and small-scale chemical manufacture.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Understanding of working safely with hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new and existing chemical manufacturing processes.
• Carry out laboratory-scale distillations and small-scale manufacture of fine chemicals.
• Assist with scaling up research projects into full production.
• Support Production, Quality Control and Research teams with technical troubleshooting.
• Operate development laboratory equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records using the ERP system.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, SOPs and work instructions.
• Ensure all work aligns with quality systems and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Development, Production, Research and Quality teams.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Problem solving

Laboratory skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry (organic preferred)

Tools

GC

HPLC

FTIR

Karl Fischer

Titrations

Job description

Scantec Recruitment is recruiting a Development Chemist for a growing chemical manufacturing business in Newmarket. This role sits at the interface of Research, Development, Quality Control and Production, helping to develop new products and optimise processes from laboratory scale through to production.

Reporting to the Development Lead, you will develop and improve chemical processes, support production and help transfer projects from research into manufacturing.