Synthetic Organic Chemist

NES Fircroft; Consett; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemical manufacturer in Consett is seeking a Synthetic Organic Chemist to join their innovative team. This role encompasses the development of new processes and the synthesis of chemical compounds, requiring a strong educational background in chemistry and relevant experience. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to exciting product developments and involves project management responsibilities under PRINCE2 principles.

Qualifications

• MSc level in chemistry or relevant subject.
• 2+ years in chemical manufacturing preferred.
• Understanding of PRINCE2 and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products/processes and synthesize chemical compounds.
• Assist and lead pilot-scale trials and coordinate data analysis.
• Write and implement laboratory procedures to promote safety.

Skills

Process Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Analytical Techniques

Communication

Project Management

Education

MSc in Chemistry

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Minitab

MestReNova

MS Project

Outlook

OneNote

Job description

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Managing Consultant - Permanent Hires at NES Fircroft

Our client is a leading Specialty Chemical Manufacturer based in Consett. Due to the team receiving investment, they are now looking to add a Synthetic Organic Chemist to their team to perform and deliver research and process development programmes at laboratory and commercial scale.

Responsibilities

• Development of new products and processes to support pipeline opportunities
• Design, synthesise and characterise novel chemical compounds on a laboratory scale to support New Product Development projects
• Contribute to brainstorming, design, evaluation and tailoring of candidate products performances.
• Assist, implement and lead pilot scale trials to scale up laboratory processes.
• Assist, when appropriate, with full scale trials
• Coordinate, analyse, collate and interpret data using a range of in-house and external analytical services to evaluate process efficiency and properties of the products at laboratory, pilot and commercial scale trials.
• Consult and review with analytical and material testing experts so that the most suitable analytical procedures are followed, and the results are reported correctly, on-time and within budget.
• Write, implement and record laboratory experimental procedures to promote safe working practices
• Perform calorimetric experiments (PhiTec, Simular and TSU) and existing and new chemistries as appropriate.
• Project management in alignment with principles of PRINCE2

Experience & Qualifications

• Ideally educated to MSc level in chemistry or other relevant subject
• Preferably 2+ years technical experience of working in chemical manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of process chemistry, organic chemistry and associated analytical techniques
• Clear and concise written and spoken communication
• IT literate with the ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and OneNote as well as Minitab and MestReNova
• Understanding of PRINCE2
• Driving licence and own car desirable due to location

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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