Research And Development Chemist

JR United Kingdom; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player 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 inquiries and developing robust processes for scale-up. Ideal for recent graduates or PhD holders eager to gain their first industrial experience, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a family-owned company renowned for its contributions to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact innovative projects in organic chemistry.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Chemistry with a passion for Organic Chemistry.
• Ideal for newly qualified PhD/graduate seeking industrial experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organic Chemistry

Analytical Skills

Process Development

Education

BSc in Chemistry

MSc or PhD

Job description

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Research And Development Chemist, West Bromwich

Client:

NES Fircroft

Location:

West Bromwich, West Midlands

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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 an 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, develop a robust process suitable for scale-up, and produce small-scale samples for internal and external evaluation.

Experience & Qualifications

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

For more information on this role, please contact Ashleigh North at 07708 297 513 or [email protected]

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