Senior Research & Development Chemist

Senior Research & Development Chemist.

West Midlands (M5/M6 area).

£32,000 - £35,000 + & excellent benefits package.

As one of the UK s largest independent manufacturers supplying to the commercial sector, my client manufactures fine chemicals and rubber accelerators and has a history spanning over 150 years. With their headquarters in the West Midlands, they are true pioneers within the chemicals industry.

With strategic expansion plans, an opportunity has arisen for a Research & Development Chemist to join them and take ownership of carrying out research and development on a range of innovative projects. Does this sound like the type of company that can offer you an engaging new challenge?

Working closely with the Process Research Manager, the key responsibilities for your new role as Senior Research & Development Chemist are as follows:

• Carrying out research and development on projects using the resources available in the department and producing associated reports and paperwork.
• Making full use of the library for process development, process improvement and problem solving.
• Producing full documentation for projects to assist with smooth technology transfer.
• Operating existing analytical methods and interpreting results.
• Developing new methods in conjunction with the Senior Research Analyst.
• Developing processes for safe and efficient large-scale manufacturing.
• Assisting with the execution of various assessments to comply with regulations.
• Being involved in the design of experimental laboratory work to be relevant to large scale and full scale manufacture.
• Assisting with the generation of process instructions to GtvIP standards for projects operated in the pilot plant.
• Working with the Senior Research Analyst to develop analytical methods using spectroscopic, chromatographic or any other analytical technique, to monitor progress of chemical reactions and/or analyse final products.

My client is keen to find someone with a BSC in Chemistry, as a minimum, and strong experience developed within the chemical manufacturing industry. Regardless of previous expertise, you will possess good communication skills and be a team player, by nature.

In return, my client is offering a salary of £32,000 - £35,000, for a 36.25 hour week. An excellent benefits package is also on offer, which includes 25 days holiday per year (+ Bank holidays), life assurance, pension scheme, medical cash benefit plan and a generous company sick scheme. As the organisation continues to expand, opportunities for future progression will be readily available for those who want it.

The company are easily accessible from West Bromwich, Oldbury, Tipton, Dudley, Wednesbury, Smethwick and the surrounding areas and the area offers sensibly priced accommodation and a variety of lifestyle options to suite every taste.

If this Senior Research & Development Chemist role is of interest to you, please apply online.