Process Development Chemist c£30-55k +Bonus +Benefits
South East ABJ7109
Permanent
As high-level graduate (BSc, MSc or PhD) of Chemistry as a Process Chemist or Chemical Engineer, or Materials Engineering Scientist with (preferably) industrial experience you will embark on taking product prototypes from the R&D and developing a robust manufacturing production process and product specification and lead initial commercial productions.
This is a great role for a process (development) chemist with practical excellence and experience transferring process from lab to (pilot) plant scale, preferably scale up to (kg). Reporting to the manufacturing technology manager working in the manufacturing technology to deliver projects in strategic areas such as new components, process improvement & consistency, product quality and supply security.
Key Responsibilities
Taking the product prototype from the R&D and developing a robust manufacturing production process and product specification and lead initial commercial productions.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required:
BSc or MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Process chemistry, Industrial chemistry, Chemical Engineering, process or Synthetic chemistry or Materials Science or polymer science.
Good process and chemistry background (preferably), but not exclusively in the organic and polymer fields). Willingness to take ownership and accountability to progress projects independently
Experience in an industrial setting – manufacturing or production or pilot plant setting
With scale up to kg) industrially – preferably
Critical thinking with a problem-solving attitude, approaching challenges in a solution-focused way.
Manufacturing plant experience is desirable but not essential.
Project management and leadership experience would be an advantage.
A good knowledge of analytical techniques and how to apply them to the products and process development is preferred but not essential.
They offer an opportunity to learn and grow. High levels of project management responsibilities. Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world. Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits. Wellbeing, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Environmental, Sports.
To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting ABJ7109 on (T: 0203 909 3782 / +44 (0)7814 547440) directly, outlining your particular skills, experience and relevance to this post Email alison.basson@hudsonshribman.co.uk