Senior Chemical Development Equipment Test Scientist

Asahi Glassplant Uk Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

AGI Group is seeking a Senior Chemical Development Equipment Test Scientist to join the Market Support and Testing team. You will evaluate, validate, and test laboratory equipment used in chemistry, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and related development environments.

The role combines hands-on lab work with structured testing methodologies, collaborating with R&D, product management, and commercial teams to verify performance and support new technology development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 3 years hands-on experience within chemical or pharmaceutical discovery or process development laboratories.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and scientific equipment (e.g. HPLC).
• Strong understanding of experimental design and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute structured test plans for new and existing products.
• Verify product performance against specifications and user requirements.
• Evaluate equipment performance under normal and extreme conditions.
• Test products using various chemical processes and reaction conditions.
• Document faults and reproduce issues following quality procedures.

Skills

Lab instrumentation

HPLC

Experimental design

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Tools

HPLC

Job description

About AGI Group

Founded in Japan, AGI Group is a global engineering and technology company with more than a century of precision engineering heritage. From sites across Europe, North America and Asia, we build the equipment that takes chemistry from the lab to production. We are looking for curious, committed people who share our values of Innovation, Sincerity and Progress to help shape what comes next.

About the Role

AGI GROUP are seeking a highly motivated Senior Chemical Development Equipment Test Scientist to join our Market Support and Testing team. This role is responsible for evaluating, validating, and scientific instrumentation and laboratory equipment used within chemistry, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical process development environments.

The successful candidate will combine practical laboratory experience with structured product testing methodologies to ensure products meet customer requirements and quality standards before release. The role will work closely with R&D (hardware and software), product management and commercial teams to identify issues, verify performance, and support the development of innovative laboratory technologies.

The position is ideally suited to an individual with hands-on chemistry laboratory experience who enjoys troubleshooting, experimentation, and improving scientific equipment.

Requirements

What You'll Do

Product Testing & Validation

• Develop and execute structured test plans for new and existing products.
• Verify product performance against functional specifications, user requirements, and design requirements.
• Evaluate equipment performance under normal and extreme operating conditions.
• Test products using a variety of chemical processes, solvents, reagents, and reaction conditions based on real-world applications.
• Validate robustness, reliability, accuracy, and reproducibility of equipment performance.
• Identify mechanical, software, electronic, and usability issues.
• Reproduce and document faults using standard quality procedures.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of all testing activities.
• Produce clear test reports, validation reports, and recommendations.
• Develop standard operating procedures and test protocols.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and test outcomes.

Market Support

• Devise, execute and document experiments to provide proof of technical claims made for new product lines.
• Support creation of user documentation, application notes, and training materials.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 3 years hands-on experience within chemical or pharmaceutical discovery or process development laboratories.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and scientific equipment (e.g. HPLC).
• Strong understanding of experimental design and data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work systematically and independently.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Nice To Have

• Experience in product testing, quality assurance, or validation.
• Familiarity with: Automated laboratory systems including jacketed reactors, pressure reactors, PAT technologies.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies.
• Experience writing technical documentation.

Benefits

What You'll Enjoy

• Opportunity to influence the development of next-generation chemistry equipment and laboratory automation solutions.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in synthesis, process development, and autonomous laboratories.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Career development opportunities across R&D, product management, and applications and support.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.