Process Chemist

• Job Type: Full-Time, Mon - Friday, Typical Working Hours between 8AM - 6PM

Reed Scientific is working with one of Oxfordshire’s largest chemical companies. They are looking for a number of chemists with a passion for R&D to join their expanding manufacturing division. Interested in process development and scale up? Are you looking for that next step in your scientific career? Our client would love to hear from you!

These roles offer a chance to contribute to a sustainable future through innovative chemistry and to work on strategic projects that impact supply security, product development, and cost optimisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Design, plan, and execute experimental programmes and associated analytical testing with guidance from a supervisor.
• Operate a Pilot Plant unit and support process improvements and process safety activities.
• Evaluate new raw materials and component suppliers.
• Provide analysis and insight for lab or plant troubleshooting, process optimisation, and New Product Development projects.
• Make technical recommendations based on the interpretation of experimental results/data.
• Document experimental results and learnings through knowledge management systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline (eg. chemical engineering)
• Strong technical competencies with an aptitude for practical laboratory and/or pilot plant work and organic synthesis.
• Ideally looking for 1-2 years industry experience. If you are a fresh graduate who has done similar work during placement year this can also be considered.
• Experience in analytical chemistry techniques would be an advantage.
• Diligence in managing test results, technical information, and lab records.
• Ability to interpret data and make recommendations.

There are a host of benefits that come with joining the very welcoming and supportive team, including competitive salaries, enhance pension and premium medical/dental benefits, onsite subsidised restaurant and secure onsite parking.

All applicants must hold valid UK eligibility to work status for this role.

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