Senior Process Chemist

SRG; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG in Grangemouth seeks an experienced Process Chemistry professional to lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, ensuring targets are met and compliance is maintained. You will provide technical expertise, guiding development plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust process solutions.

The role requires strong data management and meticulous recording of experimental results, with excellent communication and presentation skills to share

Qualifications

• Honours degree in chemistry; PhD advantageous; several years in process chemistry.
• Proven problem-solving capability to address complex process development challenges.
• Strong communication and reporting skills for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of lab work to develop and test new manufacturing processes.
• Provide process chemistry expertise to teams and guide development plans.
• Advise and support personnel in resolving process problems and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with site, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports documenting experimental results.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Networking

Physico-chemical Awareness

Education

Honours Degree in Chemistry

PhD advantageous

Job description

Experience:

• Process Development & Optimization: Lead the planning and execution of laboratory work to develop and test new and improved manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet agreed targets.
• Technical Expertise: Provide expert process chemistry knowledge to Process Development, Supply Chain, and project teams, guiding the preparation and execution of development plans.
• Problem Solving: Proactively advise and support manufacturing and development personnel in resolving process problems and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Safety & Compliance: Manage activities in strict compliance with site, company, and regulatory requirements, continuously seeking to improve safe working practices.
• Data Management & Reporting: Ensure project data and information are meticulously stored, preparing technical reports to document experimental results.

Critical Capabilities:

• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex and diverse situations creatively to generate and implement original solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor information to diverse audiences.
• Networking: Proven ability to build and maintain internal and external networks, contributing constructively to team success.
• Physico-chemical Awareness: Strong ability to apply physico-chemical concepts to process development, utilizing specialized data analysis tools.

Leadership & Personal Attributes:

• Strong execution and results orientation.
• High level of judgment and self-awareness.
• A continuous learning mindset and willingness to share knowledge in an open environment.
• Ability to establish trust and work effectively within a team.

Education:

• An Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, with a PhD being advantageous, in addition to several years experience in a Process Chemistry role.