Process Chemist: Production & Quality Improvement

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Job summary

Reed in Essex is seeking a Production Chemist to join its operations team. You will work hands-on in chemical production, process optimisation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The role involves developing and optimising processes, ensuring safe, compliant manufacturing, and collaborating with senior teams to drive efficiency. A degree in chemistry and relevant production or lab experience are required, with 3+ years preferred; GMP

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of chemical processes and industrial chemistry principles.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and optimise chemical manufacturing processes.
• Operate and monitor mixing, blending, and repackaging activities.
• Safely handle a variety of chemicals, including air- and moisture-sensitive materials.
• Perform quality control testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Investigate and troubleshoot production issues to improve efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including batch records, test results, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with production and management teams to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Quality assurance

Process optimisation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

GC

HPLC

Spectroscopy

Job description

Reed in Essex is seeking a Production Chemist to join its operations team. You will work hands-on in chemical production, process optimisation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The role involves developing and optimising processes, ensuring safe, compliant manufacturing, and collaborating with senior teams to drive efficiency. A degree in chemistry and relevant production or lab experience are required, with 3+ years preferred; GMP