Development Chemist

Are you an experienced Development Chemist looking to work on the development and scale-up of fine chemical processes?

We're recruiting for a Development Chemist to join an expanding chemical manufacturing business in Newmarket. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the interface of Research, Development, Quality Control and Production
, helping to develop new products and optimise manufacturing processes from laboratory scale through to production.

Reporting to the Development Lead, you'll play a key role in developing and improving chemical processes, supporting production, and helping to bring new products from research into manufacturing.

This is a varied, hands-on laboratory role that would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement and working closely with cross-functional teams.

• Support the development of new and existing chemical manufacturing processes.
• Carry out laboratory-scale distillations and small-scale manufacture of fine chemicals.
• Assist with scaling up research projects into full production.
• Support Production, Quality Control and Research teams with technical troubleshooting.
• Operate development laboratory equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records using the company's ERP system.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, SOPs and work instructions.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company quality systems and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Development, Production, Research and Quality.

We're looking for someone with a strong chemistry background who enjoys practical laboratory work and developing manufacturing processes.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Chemistry, preferably Organic Chemistry, or equivalent industrial experience.
• A minimum of 2 years practical work experience within chemical, fine chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of distillation processes and small-scale chemical manufacture.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• An understanding of working safely with hazardous chemicals.

Experience with analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer and titrations would be advantageous.

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Group Critical Illness cover

If you're a Development Chemist
, Process Chemist
, Organic Chemist or R&D Chemist with industrial laboratory experience looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.