Senior Development Chemist

Positive Action Club; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Development Chemist to lead projects in a dynamic environment. This role involves developing new synthetic processes, managing projects, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. With a focus on career growth and a supportive team, this position offers exciting challenges and the opportunity to work on a broad range of chemistries. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about chemistry, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark in the fine chemicals sector.

Benefits

Brilliant salary and benefits

Long term career development opportunities

Excellent team with extensive experience

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or higher (MSC/PhD preferred).
• 3+ years in synthetic organic chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop synthetic processes from bench to plant scale.
• Manage projects to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and smooth operations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Chemistry

MSC or PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Matlab

Job description

Senior Development Chemist job opportunity for a leading fine chemicals manufacturer based in the North East.

Company: International fine chemicals manufacturer based in the Teesside area, working on the development of organic compounds working from bench through to multi-tonne scale.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (40 hours per week). Some flexibility in hours is available.

Why join?

• Brilliant salary and benefits
• Excellent team (with numerous years experience to learn from) and facilities.
• Broad range of chemistries.
• Long term career development opportunities.
• Running your own projects, working in a fast-paced environment.

NB - This role is site based.

Duration: Permanent.

Location: Teesside area.

Salary: £40k+ depending on skills and experience.

You Will Be Involved In:

• Developing new and existing synthetic processes from bench through to plant scale.
• Project managing processes to ensure delivery of products within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Working with QC, Engineering, HAZOP and procurement teams to ensure H&S, compliance and smooth running of projects.
• Overseeing and troubleshooting the manufacture of compounds at production scale and working with operators on new SOPs.
• Carrying out data analysis to monitor performance and carrying out corrective action where necessary.

What do you need to be considered?

You Will Need:

• Chemistry qualification at degree level or above (ideally MSC or PhD).
• At least 3 years industrial experience carrying out synthetic organic chemistry.
• Knowledge of scale-up/tech transfer and working on a plant facility.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and time management skills.
• Data analysis skills (using excel, Matlab or other statistical packages).

Interested?

If you are looking for a role which offers variety, running your own projects in a fast-paced environment, working with a great team of supportive and knowledgeable Chemists, then this is the opportunity for you!

Don't delay! Apply now to avoid disappointment as the company is looking to review CVs immediately.