Research & Development Chemist (Industrial/Cleaning Chemicals)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Flexible hours

13% Pension

Family business

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking an autonomous Research & Development Chemist for an industrial/cleaning chemicals company in Macclesfield. The role focuses on creating new formulations and improving processes within a close-knit R&D team.

You will contribute as a technical expert in a family-run SME with global reach, benefiting from relocation support and flexible hours as part of a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Chemist with knowledge of Industrial or Cleaning Chemicals
• R&D background in chemistry or related field
• Experience in laboratory research and development

Responsibilities

• Execute planned projects within the R&D programme, set timelines and report results
• Scale-up processes from R&D to manufacturing
• Develop and evaluate new synthetic chemistry procedures and manufacturing processes
• Run routine analytical tests
• Manage samples, packaging, dispatch, and liaising with warehouse for transport

Skills

Chemist

R&D experience

Job description

Research & Development Chemist (Industrial / Cleaning Chemicals)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Relocation Support + Flexible Hours + Family Business + Autonomy + 13% Pension + Benefits

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Are you a Chemist with knowledge of the Industrial or Cleaning Chemicals sector, looking for a highly autonomous role in a Research & Development department for a company that respects your skillset and will acknowledge you as a technical expert?

In this role you will be working in a close-knit Research and Development department to create new formulars for industrial and commercial cleaning applications. They can offer great flexibility for childcare and a relocation package to the Peak District.

This family-run business are an SME with a global footprint. They develop, manufacture and distribute a wide range of cleaning products. Off the back of a great reputation they have gone from strength to strength and are looking to expand their R&D Team.

This role would suit a Chemist looking for a R&D role with knowledge of industrial or cleaning chemicals, looking for an autonomous role where you'll be a key part of a team of technical experts.

The Role:

• Execution of planned projects within the R&D programme, setting timelines, delivering, and reporting results in a timely manner.


• Process scale-up and transfer from R&D to manufacturing operations


• Developing and evaluating new synthetic chemistry procedures and manufacturing processes.


• Running routine analytical tests.


• Sample administration, packing of samples and dispatching, liaising with the warehouse for sample transport to the lab, waste disposal.


• Working safely; using and understanding existing COSHH and risk assessments and writing new COSHH and risk assessments for the work undertaken. Following quality procedures, safety procedure and SOPs.

The Person:

• Chemist


• Research and Development background


• Knowledge or Industrial or Cleaning Chemicals; either in research, study or practical experience

Reference: BBBH 27743

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The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.