Research And Development Chemist

ZipRecruiter; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent, family-owned company in West Bromwich is seeking a passionate R&D Chemist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on hands-on organic synthesis and involves evaluating customer enquiries to develop scalable processes. Ideal for a newly qualified PhD or graduate eager to gain industrial experience, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the manufacturing of organic chemicals across various industries. Join a collaborative environment where your skills in organic chemistry will be valued and where you can make a real impact on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Chemistry, ideally MSc or PhD.
• Passionate about Organic Chemistry and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on organic synthesis at bench scale.
• Evaluate customer enquiries and develop robust processes.

Skills

Organic Chemistry

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

BSc in Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

NES Fircroft is collaborating with an independent, family-owned company based in West Bromwich, West Midlands, that manufactures organic chemicals for various industries, including Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Rubber, Polymer, Food & Beverage, and allied sectors. We are seeking a R&D Chemist to join an existing Research and Development team to work on a lower tier COMAH facility.

Responsibilities

• The primary duty of this role is 'hands on' organic synthesis at bench scale.
• The Research Chemist’s function is to evaluate and cost initial customer enquiries, to develop a robust process suitable for scale up, and to produce small scale samples for internal and external evaluation.

Experience & Qualifications

• Candidates will hold a minimum BSc in Chemistry, 2:1.
• Ideally hold a MSc or PhD.
• Be passionate about Organic Chemistry.
• The position would suit a newly qualified PhD/graduate who is after their very first industrial experience.

For more information on this role, please contact Ashleigh North on 07708 297 513 or [e-mail].

All our current vacancies are listed on our website www.nesfircroft.com.