Graduate Process Chemist

Owen Daniels; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; 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 the opportunity to gain practical experience in process development and optimization, ideal for chemistry graduates or early-career scientists passionate about continuous improvement in chemical manufacturing.

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.
• Support the scale-up of new products to full-scale production.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Job description

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
Permanent
Salary Dependent on experience
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
West Midlands

Job Description

• 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.
• Analyse production data to drive continuous improvement.
• 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’.