Production Chemist

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

Production Chemist

Location: Essex
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A growing and well-established chemical manufacturing business is seeking a Production Chemist to join its operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a chemistry professional to play a hands-on role in chemical production, process optimisation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within a specialist manufacturing environment.

Working closely with senior leadership and production teams, you will be responsible for ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while supporting process development and technical problem-solving.

Key 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.

About You

You will have a practical background in chemistry, manufacturing, or laboratory operations, combined with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous experience within a production, manufacturing, or laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes and industrial chemistry principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and documentation capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Desirable Experience

• 3+ years' experience in a chemical production or manufacturing setting.
• Experience using analytical instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, or spectroscopy techniques.
• Knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and chemical industry regulations.
• Experience handling hazardous or sensitive chemical materials.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing and technically diverse chemical manufacturing business.
• Hands-on role with genuine scope to influence production processes and operational improvements.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with exposure to a broad range of chemical operations.

If you are an enthusiastic chemist looking to apply your scientific knowledge in a manufacturing environment and contribute to operational excellence, we would be pleased to hear from you.