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