Synthetic Organic Chemist in Consett

NES Fircroft is looking for an Synthetic Organic Chemist in Consett

Job description

Our client is a leading Specialty Chemical Manufacturer based in Consett. Due to the team receiving investment, they are now looking to add a Synthetic Organic Chemist to their team to perform and deliver research and process development programmes at laboratory and commercial scale.


Responsibilities

  • Development of new products and processes to support pipeline opportunities
  • Design, synthesise and characterise novel chemical compounds on a laboratory scale to support New Product Development projects
  • Contribute to brainstorming, design, evaluation and tailoring of candidate products performances.
  • Assist, implement and lead pilot scale trials to scale up laboratory processes.
  • Assist, when appropriate, with full scale trials
  • Coordinate, analyse, collate and interpret data using a range of in-house and external analytical services to evaluate process efficiency and properties of the products at laboratory, pilot and commercial scale trials.
  • Consult and review with analytical and material testing experts so that the most suitable analytical procedures are followed, and the results are reported correctly, on-time and within budget.
  • Write, implement and record laboratory experimental procedures to promote safe working practices
  • Perform calorimetric experiments (PhiTec, Simular and TSU) and existing and new chemistries as appropriate.
  • Project management in alignment with principles of PRINCE2


Experience & Qualifications

  • Ideally educated to MSc level in chemistry or other relevant subject
  • Preferably 2+ years technical experience of working in chemical manufacturing environment
  • Good understanding of process chemistry, organic chemistry and associated analytical techniques
  • Clear and concise written and spoken communication
  • IT literate with the ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and OneNote as well as Minitab and MestReNova
  • Understanding of PRINCE2
  • Driving licence and own car desirable due to location

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Consett
Type of Contract
Part-time jobs
Published at
07-07-2025
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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