Process Chemist

Reed Specialist Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee assistance program

EV charging points

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is handling a Process Chemist role in West Yorkshire, UK. The successful candidate will support product quality, process optimisation, and lab activities across manufacturing, working as a bridge between development and plant operations.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of process chemistry experience, a Chemistry degree, and strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years' experience within process chemistry.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently analyse data and draw informed conclusions.
• Understanding of quality and process control principles.
• Experience within chemical manufacturing or FMCG environments is desirable.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and production processes.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support transfer of products from laboratory development into full production, linking development and plant operations.
• Assist with product improvement initiatives on plant.
• Support process optimisation to improve efficiency, consistency and product quality.
• Carry out laboratory technical work to support production and development requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical and Quality teams to resolve issues including troubleshooting deviations.
• Identify opportunities for process, product and quality improvements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across manufacturing.
• Evaluate new raw materials from suppliers, including performance testing and compatibility with formulations.
• Conduct QC batch testing in line with procedures and specifications.
• Record, analyse and communicate testing results accurately.
• Escalate non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratory standards, equipment calibration and testing documentation.

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

Laboratory testing procedures

Job description

Process Chemist

• Annual Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience


• Location: West Yorkshire


• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Process Chemist to join our client's team. This role is crucial for supporting product quality, process optimisation, production implementation, and technical laboratory activities. The ideal candidate will combine Quality Control testing responsibilities with wider product and process improvement duties to support operational excellence and continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support the implementation and transfer of products from laboratory development into full production, acting as a key link between technical development and plant operations.


• Assist with product improvement initiatives on plant.


• Support process optimisation activities to improve efficiency, consistency, and product quality.


• Carry out laboratory technical work to support production and development requirements.


• Work collaboratively with Production, Technical and Quality teams to resolve process and product issues including troubleshooting process issues and investigating deviations.


• Identify opportunities for process, product, and quality improvements.


• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.


• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations.


• Evaluate new raw materials from suppliers, including performance testing and compatibility with existing formulations.


• Conduct QC batch testing in line with company procedures and specifications.


• Record, analyse, and communicate testing results accurately and efficiently.


• Escalate non-conformances and support corrective action activities.


• Maintain laboratory standards, equipment calibration, and testing documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 - 2 years' experience within process chemistry.


• Degree or equivalent (e.g., apprenticeship) in Chemistry.


• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.


• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to independently analyse data and draw informed, evidence-based conclusions.


• Understanding of quality and process control principles.


• Experience within chemical manufacturing or FMCG environments is desirable.


• Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and production processes.


• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Annual holiday 22 days per annum plus bank holidays - increasing by 1 per year up to a maximum of 25 days.


• Pension 3% employer and 5% employee contribution.


• Option to take up the pension salary sacrifice scheme from day 1.


• Life assurance - join scheme from day 1.


• Free on-site parking which includes free access to EV charge points.


• Employee Assistance Program which includes a 24/7 virtual GP service and up to 6 sessions of coaching/counselling.


• Discretionary annual bonus which is assessed against company financial performance targets as well as individual performance.

Our client is unfortunately unable to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.