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3139896905
£35000.00 - £38000.00 Annual
Permanent
United Kingdom
Not stated on job
All healthcare
15-07-2026
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Process Chemist

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My client is looking for an experienced Synthetic Organic Chemist to join their production team. Previous experience working with large-scale reactors is highly desirable for this role. If you don't meet every requirement I strongly recommend you still apply - especially if you meet several of the Advanced Experience targets.


Responsibilities

  • Support the scale-up of research and development projects from laboratory concepts through to full production manufacturing
  • Operate distillation equipment and support small-scale fine chemical manufacturing activities
  • Provide technical troubleshooting and problem-solving support to Operations, Quality Control, and Research teams
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and ensure compliance with quality systems, SOPs, and operational procedures
  • Record and manage production and development data within ERP and associated systems
  • Maintain safe working practices when handling hazardous chemicals and process equipment
  • Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and R&D teams to support operational and development objectives

Equipment experience desired

  • Distillation Units
  • Pilot-Scale and Production-Scale Reactors
  • Gas Chromatography (GC)
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • Karl Fischer (KF)

Skills

  • Process development and scale-up
  • Distillation
  • Technical troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Strong understanding of chemical process safety
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy manufacturing environment
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • High attention to detail and documentation standards
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
  • Ability to work flexibly under changing priorities and deliver results in a timely manner

Demonstrated Experience

  • Successfully supported the scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory or pilot scale into manufacturing environments
  • Operated distillation units and process equipment safely and effectively within a chemical production setting
  • Worked with hazardous chemicals while maintaining high safety and compliance standards
  • Contributed to the manufacture, optimisation, or development of fine chemicals, speciality chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, or related products
  • Organometallic chemistry experience would be advantageous
  • Applied scientific and technical expertise to resolve production, process, or quality-related issues
  • Maintained accurate technical records, batch documentation, and quality system requirements
  • Worked collaboratively with different functions to achieve project and operational objectives
  • Demonstrated the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a timely manner

Advanced Experience

  • Led or played a significant role in process development, optimisation, or technology transfer projects that resulted in improved manufacturing performance
  • Demonstrated expertise in organic chemistry within industrial manufacturing environments
  • Experience operating or scaling processes using production-scale reactors (typically 5L+ and above)
  • Resolved complex process, yield, quality, or operational issues through structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Contributed to the safe introduction of new processes, products, or manufacturing technologies into production
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives that improved efficiency, quality, throughput, or process robustness
  • Operated within fine chemical, speciality chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments and demonstrated an understanding of the associated technical and regulatory challenges
  • Applied analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, KF, and titrations to support process development, manufacturing, or troubleshooting activities
  • Provided technical leadership, mentoring, or specialist expertise to colleagues and cross-functional teams
  • Holds a PhD, MChem, or equivalent advanced background in Chemistry, with demonstrated application of organic chemistry principles in an industrial setting

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