Synthetic Chemist

LiCa Scientific Ltd; Heysham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A global fine chemicals company is seeking a Synthetic Chemist for a temporary contract with the potential for permanence. The role involves synthesizing fine chemicals on customer-requested scales, conducting chemical reactions, and collaborating with quality control in a regulated environment. Responsibilities can be tailored to the candidate's qualifications, making this an excellent opportunity for recent graduates. Located in Heysham, this position offers a chance to work with a diverse product catalogue.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform chemical reactions for product synthesis.
• Familiarity with safety and risk assessment protocols.
• Capacity to work in a regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct synthesis of fine chemical products up to 20 litres.
• Collaborate with QC to test reaction steps and final products.
• Follow ISO standards and safety guidelines for waste disposal.

Skills

Chemical synthesis

Quality control liaison

ISO regulations

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Overview

Synthetic Chemist – Temporary Contract (possibility of permanent) – Heysham

We are working with a global fine chemicals company engaged in manufacturing of a range of products. You will be working on activities related to synthesis and analysis of a diverse product catalogue. This will involve working in a team to produce fine chemicals into high quality within project timescales.

What you’ll do

• The role is at its core synthesis of fine chemical products on a scale requested by the customer, up to 20 litres.
• This will involve you performing chemical reactions, taking these reactions through various steps, before liaising with QC to test specific reaction steps and/or final products.
• Specifications for these chemical reactions will be provided by both customers and the company; as well as chemical activities at the fume hood, this role will involve standard operating procedures, wider administration, and risk assessments being closely followed in a highly regulated environment.
• You will be responsible for completion of key administration regarding safety, project progress, and responding to internal and external audits.
• You will be working to ISO 14001 and responsible for safe disposal of waste from reactions or chemical spills.

Your background

We are recruiting for a chemist who can join at a level appropriate to their background and therefore the role can be tailored to the person who joins.

What is very inclusive for candidates is the role can change depending on your own specific chemical qualification level, we can offer responsibilities tailored to the person who is employed. Graduates who will be completing courses this year are of interest.

On this occasion LiCa Scientific is acting as an employment business.