Technical Support Chemist

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Rugby is seeking a Technical Support Chemist to manage laboratory operations and conduct quality testing in an industrial solvents business. The role involves technical problem-solving, customer support, and compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have a degree in chemistry and relevant lab experience. A full UK driving licence is required for site visits. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in an industrial quality control environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Customer-facing experience with technical information translation.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory operations and ensure equipment maintenance.
• Conduct testing of raw materials and products.
• Provide on-site technical support and training for solvent handling.

Skills

Technical problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Technical Support Chemist

Are you a hands-on chemist with a passion for problem-solving and technical excellence? This role offers the opportunity to lead laboratory operations for a dynamic industrial solvents business, ensuring high-quality, safe, and compliant processes. You’ll be at the heart of technical decision-making, supporting customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders with expert knowledge, while keeping the lab running efficiently and effectively.

As a Technical Support Chemist, you’ll spend approximately 90% of your time in the laboratory, managing quality control processes, conducting testing, and maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards. The remaining 10% will involve travelling with the sales team to customer sites to provide technical support, troubleshooting, and product demonstrations. This role requires a full UK driving licence due to location and travel commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee laboratory operations, ensuring all equipment is calibrated, maintained, and repaired promptly.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials and products, liaising with accredited third-party labs where needed.
• Maintain and optimise laboratory quality standards, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant processes.
• Join the sales team on customer visits to provide on-site technical advice, troubleshooting, and support for product trials.
• Collaborate with technical and sales teams to provide expert guidance to customers and support product development projects.
• Diagnose and resolve technical and quality issues related to solvent production and application.
• Deliver training on safe handling, storage, and disposal of solvents.
• Stay informed on industry trends, technologies, and regulations affecting industrial solvents.
• Conduct internal ISO audits and support external compliance inspections.
• Generate lab performance metrics and reports to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or a related discipline ( or equivalent experience)
• Laboratory experience in an industrial quality control environment, ideally from the solvents sector, but applications are welcome from allied industries such as polymers, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of regulations governing solvent use.
• Customer-facing experience and the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.

Location

Rugby

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to combine your technical expertise with real-world problem-solving in a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll have the autonomy to make meaningful contributions while working closely with customers and colleagues to deliver innovative and compliant solutions — both in the lab and out in the field.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing and Beverage Manufacturing