Process Chemist

Process Chemist (one-year contract)

Are you passionate about transforming innovative ideas into reality? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can drive significant improvements? If so, we invite you to become a vital part of our client's team as a Process Chemist!

What You'll Do:

Process Development & optimisation: Take the lead in planning and executing laboratory work aimed at developing and testing new and enhanced manufacturing processes. Ensure these processes meet our ambitious targets!
Technical Expertise: Leverage your expert knowledge in process chemistry to guide our Process Development, Supply Chain, and project teams in crafting and executing effective development plans.
Problem Solving: Be the go-to advisor! Support manufacturing and development personnel in troubleshooting process challenges and uncovering exciting opportunities for improvement.
Safety & Compliance: Champion safety! Ensure all activities comply with site, company, and regulatory standards while continuously striving to enhance safe working practises.
Data Management & Reporting: Keep meticulous records! Document experimental results and prepare technical reports that showcase your findings and insights.

What They're Looking For:

Experience:

Significant experience in process development chemistry, with expertise in critical data analysis (statistics/experimental design), scale-up, and manufacturing support.
Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratory and analytical work.

Critical Capabilities:

Problem Solving: You excel at analysing complex situations creatively, generating and implementing original solutions.
Communication: Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills tailored for diverse audiences.
Networking: Proven ability to build and maintain internal and external networks, contributing positively to team success.
Physico-chemical Awareness: Strong capability to apply physico-chemical concepts to process development, utilising specialised data analysis tools.

Leadership & Personal Attributes:

A strong execution and results orientation, combined with sound judgement and self-awareness.
A continuous learning mindset, eager to share knowledge and grow in an open environment.
Ability to establish trust and work effectively within a collaborative team.

Education:

An Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry is essential; a PhD is advantageous. We also value several years of experience in a Process Chemistry role.

Why Join Us?

Exciting Opportunities: Work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact in the industry.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages professional growth