Senior R&D Chemist

Seqens group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Seqens Group in the UK is seeking an experienced R&D Chemist to join the Lab team within our Research & Development group. You will develop lab-scale processes (<20 L) and work with chemical engineers to scale to manufacturing quantities; maintain high health and safety standards; prepare detailed technical reports and support quality assurance.

Based in Middlesbrough, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to process safety reviews, train junior members and support

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry
• Good working knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and associated laboratory skills
• Ability to plan and execute work independently
• Demonstrable project management skills and ability to work with multifunctional teams
• Excellent communication abilities; able to articulate complex technical information to any audience
• Flexible attitude towards the support of industrial manufacturing processes
• Higher degree in chemistry or related subject
• Experience working in an industrial lab
• Knowledge of lean six sigma and related operational excellence tools
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for the quantification of low level (ppm/ppb) organic impurities
• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Understanding of HAZOP and LOPA processes

Responsibilities

• Ensure good housekeeping throughout the lab, maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Develop lab scale processes (< 20 L) and work with chemical engineers to scale to manufacturing quantities (vessels ranging from 10-30 m3)
• Prepare detailed technical reports on all R&D work
• Collaborate with quality control team to facilitate the transfer of analytical methodologies
• Effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary teams for the introduction of new chemical processes
• Perform an assessment of reactive chemistries and participate in cross-functional process safety reviews
• Contribute to the training and mentorship of more junior team members
• Support quality assurance and regulatory colleagues in customer service support

Skills

Degree in chemistry

Synthetic organic chemistry

Independent work

Project management

Communication skills

Industrial manufacturing support

Education

Degree in chemistry

Higher degree in chemistry or related subject

Job description

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Company / Establishment

A long-established Specialty chemicals producer with a Platinum Ecovadis rating based in the North East of England, supplying over 400 customers via 2 manufacturing sites with its own R&D facilities

Our 4 key businesses are:

• Personal Care
• Proprietary Reduced Environmental Impact products
• Solvent Recovery
• Custom Manufacturing to serve sectors including Cosmetics, Oil & Gas, Homecare, Animal Nutrition, Lubricants

What makes the difference?

• We are a top tier COMAH site where Health and Safety is at the core of how we operate, we pride ourselves on an excellent health and safety record and work hard to ensure the safety of all
• Our people are our biggest asset and we have long been a champion of the Better Health at Work programme having gained ‘maintaining excellence' rating for many years. This also extends to a strong ethos of support and opportunity for progression of our staff

Would you like to join an innovative group with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of excellence?

The Seqens story began in 2003 in the Lyon, France area. Since then, the group has grown steadily to become a major global player in pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients. We offer our customers contract manufacturing services and a broad portfolio of active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. Today, Seqens employs nearly 2,700 people across 3 continents and 9 countries. With 15 production sites and 5 R&D centers, we support over 1,500 customers worldwide

Reference

2026-1870

Reference

2026-1870

Job Family / Sub-family

R&D - R&D Lab

Contract type

Permanent

Position Context:

Working within Research & Development team reporting to the R&D Team Leader.

• Ensure good housekeeping throughout the lab, maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Develop lab scale processes (< 20 L) and work with chemical engineers to scale to manufacturing quantities (vessels ranging from 10-30 m3)
• Prepare detailed technical reports on all R&D work
• Collaborate with quality control team to facilitate the transfer of analytical methodologies
• Effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary teams for the introduction of new chemical processes
• Perform an assessment of reactive chemistries and participate in cross-functional process safety reviews
• Contribute to the training and mentorship of more junior team members
• Support quality assurance and regulatory colleagues in customer service support

Required skills

Required:

• Degree in chemistry
• Good working knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and associated laboratory skills
• Ability to plan and execute work independently
• Demonstrable project management skills and ability to work with multifunctional teams
• Excellent communication abilities; able to articulate complex technical information to any audience
• Flexible attitude towards the support of industrial manufacturing processes

• Higher degree in chemistry or related subject
• Experience working in an industrial lab
• Knowledge of lean six sigma and related operational excellence tools
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for the quantification of low level (ppm/ppb) organic impurities
• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Understanding of HAZOP and LOPA processes

At Seqens Custom Specialties, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness and inclusion.

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Job location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough