Senior Process Chemist

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research and development company in Hampshire is looking for a Senior Process Chemist to lead the development, optimisation, and scale-up of chemical processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with significant industrial experience in process chemistry. Responsibilities include developing manufacturing processes, overseeing technical transfers, and providing chemistry expertise. Interested applicants should send their CV to Peter at Rowland Talent.

Qualifications

• Degree, Masters (MChem, MSc, MSci) or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Industrial experience in process chemistry.
• Expertise in process scale-up and pilot plant.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical manufacturing processes and scale-up from laboratory to production.
• Oversee technical transfers to customer sites.
• Write technical reports and process documentation.

Skills

Process scale-up

Technical chemistry expertise

Process development

Troubleshooting chemical processes

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Process Chemist to join an innovative research and development company in Hampshire.

As a Senior Process Chemist, you will lead in the development, optimisation and scale-up of chemical processes. Working with the Senior Leadership team and directly with customers you will lead on projects ensuing processes are safe, compliant and sustainable.

Duties include:

• Develop chemical manufacturing processes, leading scale-up activities from laboratory to production.
• Oversee technical transfers to customer sites.
• Provide technical chemistry expertise to manufacturing and troubleshoot chemical processes at scale.
• Write technical reports and process documentation.
• Represent the company at conferences.

Ideal candidates will:

Have a degree, Masters (MChem, MSc, MSci) or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and have industrial experience in process chemistry with expertise in process scale-up and pilot plant.

You will have previous experience in the chemical manufacturing industry leading process development projects from laboratory to pilot plant/ production.

To join this innovative and growing company as a Senior Process Chemist please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent.

Please note candidates must have the right to work in the UK as the company is unable to sponsor visas.

Key words: organic chemist, Inorganic chemistry, synthetic, synthesis, polymer, formulation, development, chemical engineering, process development, scale-up, pilot plant, chemical manufacturing