Senior Research Chemist – Polymers & Synthesis Leader

SRG; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemicals company seeks a Senior Research Chemist in Cheshire West to manage projects and develop new chemical products. Candidates should have a PhD in Chemistry and proven industrial experience in synthetic chemistry. This role involves laboratory work and collaboration with Applications Chemists to drive innovation and product development. Attractive benefits including flexible working hours and a generous bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Private healthcare

Generous annual bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc/MSc in Chemistry, with ideal candidates holding a PhD in Chemistry.
• Proven industrial experience of researching the application of polymer/synthetic chemistry products.
• Able to use creative synthetic techniques to produce new functional compounds.

Responsibilities

• Devising & managing projects to develop new functional chemical compounds and products.
• Designing & carrying out lab-based experiments, synthesis & characterisation of new products.
• Working closely with Applications Chemists to establish test methods for evaluating compounds.

Skills

Proven industrial experience of researching polymer/synthetic chemistry products

Creative synthetic techniques

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Inquisitive and lateral thinking

Education

Minimum BSc/MSc in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

A global chemicals company seeks a Senior Research Chemist in Cheshire West to manage projects and develop new chemical products. Candidates should have a PhD in Chemistry and proven industrial experience in synthetic chemistry. This role involves laboratory work and collaboration with Applications Chemists to drive innovation and product development. Attractive benefits including flexible working hours and a generous bonus scheme are offered.