Graduate Process Chemist

TieTalent; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based chemical manufacturer is seeking a Process Chemist to join their Technical and Innovation team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for chemistry graduates to gain practical experience in process development and optimization. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in chemical manufacturing, analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. Company benefits include 25 days holiday, a paid sick scheme, and access to a stakeholder pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid sick scheme

Life assurance

Health support scheme

Stakeholder pension access

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Strong interest in process development and manufacturing.
• Understanding of chemical principles and reaction mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and evaluating opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct lab experiments supporting process changes via HPLC, GC, and GC-MS analysis.
• Support the scale-up of new products to full-scale production.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Job description

About

Are you a chemistry graduate or early-career scientist looking to apply your knowledge in a commercial manufacturing setting? A long-established UK-based chemical manufacturer is seeking a Process Chemist to join their Technical and Innovation team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in process development, optimisation, and scale-up. The role is ideal for someone with a degree in chemistry, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement in chemical manufacturing.

Process Chemist

Type: Permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Location: West Midlands

Job Description

1. Assist in identifying and evaluating opportunities for process improvement.
2. Conduct lab experiments supporting process changes via HPLC, GC, and GC-MS analysis.
3. Support the scale-up of new products to full-scale production.
4. Analyse production data to drive continuous improvement.
5. Contribute to troubleshooting issues such as deviations or yield losses.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Strong interest in process development and manufacturing.
• Understanding of chemical principles and reaction mechanisms.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid sick scheme
• Life assurance
• Health support scheme
• Stakeholder pension access

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’.

Nice-to-have skills

• Troubleshooting
• Analytical Skills

Location

West Bromwich, England

Work experience

• General Project Management

Languages

• English