Senior Process Development Scientist

taylorollinson Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative chemicals company in Oxfordshire is seeking a Process Development Scientist to support R&D scaling efforts. The role involves designing and synthesizing novel compounds and requires a strong chemistry background with proven experience in process commercialization. The candidate will lead and mentor junior staff while ensuring project completion in alignment with timelines.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Experience in Process Chemistry from early-stage synthetic routes to scaled-up processes.
• Technical experience in chemical analysis techniques.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesis of novel compounds for commercial manufacture.
• Drive process R&D using commercial chemistry knowledge.
• Manage projects to ensure alignment with research targets.

Skills

Chemical Analysis Techniques

Process R&D

Technical Expertise in Chemistry

Leadership/Mentoring

Education

Strong Chemistry Background

Tools

GC-FID

NMR

GC-MS

LC-MS

Job description

Our client is an innovative chemicals company, based in Oxfordshire, and focusses on the research and development of chemicals for improved sustainability.

An opportunity has now become available for an experienced Process Development Scientist to join the company and support with the R&D transfer from process to pilot plant scale. This role will be predominantly laboratory based and is an important role in the development of materials across a range of g-kg scales. It will require a strong chemistry background and prior experience in the commercialisation of novel chemicals.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Design and synthesis of novel compounds along with process development for commercial manufacture
• Utilise commercial chemistry knowledge to drive process R&D
• Managing workstreams to ensure successful delivery of projects in line with research targets and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide expertise and strategy for next project steps.
• Act as a mentor and trainer to junior staff members

Suitable applicants will have the following experience:

• Prior experience in a Process Chemistry role from early-stage synthetic routes to scaled-up chemical processes.
• Strong Chemistry background with technical experience in chemical analysis techniques (GC-FID, NMR, GC-MS, LC-MS)
• Experience in the operation of jacketed vessels/reactors
• Prior experience in a senior role as a leader or mentor

Our client offers an opportunity to join the company on a permanent basis along with a competitive remuneration package and benefits.

Apply now or for further details contact Sam Coxon on 07789 695548 or [e-mail]

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