Process Development Engineer - Fine Chemicals

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in the United Kingdom is seeking a Process Development Engineer for a growing specialty chemicals manufacturer in East London. The role blends on-site laboratory work and pilot plant activities with remote responsibilities, supporting scale-up from lab to production.

The ideal candidate will optimize reaction conditions, ensure process safety and efficiency, and collaborate with R&D chemists and production teams to translate new chemical entities into scalable manufacturing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing manufacturer of fine and specialty chemicals, is looking for a Process Development Engineer to join their team in **East London**. This role operates on a hybrid model, offering a dynamic mix of on-site laboratory and pilot plant work with remote responsibilities. You will be crucial in scaling up laboratory processes to pilot and commercial production, optimizing reaction conditions, and ensuring process safety and efficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, hands-on experience with process development, and excellent analytical skills. You will work closely with R&D chemists and production personnel to translate new chemical entities into viable manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in fine chemical synthesis and process scale-up. Join our client in the scenic coastal city of **East London** and contribute to the development of innovative chemical products.