Development Chemist: Scale-Up & Process Innovation

Scantec Personnel Limited; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000 - £36,000

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Company pension

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Group Critical Illness cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Development projects exposure

Job summary

Scantec Personnel Limited in Newmarket is seeking an experienced Development Chemist to join an expanding chemical manufacturing business. You will work at the interface of Research, Development, Quality Control and Production to develop new products and optimise manufacturing processes from laboratory scale through to production.

This hands-on role focuses on problem-solving, process improvement and cross-functional teamwork, reporting to the Development Lead and supporting scaling-up projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, preferably Organic Chemistry, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Minimum of 2 years practical work experience within 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 using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Experience with analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer and titrations would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the 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 company's ERP system.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, SOPs and work instructions.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with quality systems and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Development, Production, Research and Quality.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Organic Chemistry preferred

Tools

GC

HPLC

FTIR

Karl Fischer

Titrations

Job description

Scantec Personnel Limited in Newmarket is seeking an experienced Development Chemist to join an expanding chemical manufacturing business. You will work at the interface of Research, Development, Quality Control and Production to develop new products and optimise manufacturing processes from laboratory scale through to production.

This hands-on role focuses on problem-solving, process improvement and cross-functional teamwork, reporting to the Development Lead and supporting scaling-up projects