Senior R&D Chemist

SEQENS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Seqens in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior R&D Chemist to join the R&D Lab. The role focuses on developing lab-scale processes (<20 L) and collaborating with engineers to scale to manufacturing quantities, while ensuring safety and high-quality documentation.

You will report to the R&D Team Leader and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams, transfer analytical methods, and support QA/regulatory activities. A degree in chemistry and strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry required.
• Strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and lab skills.
• Ability to plan and execute work independently.
• Demonstrated project management and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication of complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high lab housekeeping and safety standards.
• Develop lab-scale processes (<20 L) and assist scaling to manufacturing quantities.
• Prepare detailed technical reports on R&D work.
• Collaborate with quality control to transfer analytical methodologies.
• Contribute to cross-disciplinary teams for new chemical processes.
• Participate in cross-functional process safety reviews.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Support QA and regulatory colleagues in customer service.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Independent work

Project management

Technical communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Process safety awareness

Education

Degree in chemistry

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical techniques

Quality management systems

Job description

Job Family / Sub-family

R&D - R&D Lab

Position description

R&D - R&D Lab

Contract type

Permanent

Job title

Senior R&D Chemist

Position Context

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

Main tasks

• 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 m;3)
• 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

• 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

Desirable skills

• 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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Position location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough