Research And Development Chemist

3 weeks ago

Clydebank, United Kingdom Barrington James Full time

Barrington James has has an exciting opportunity to work with our client based in Clydebank for an R&D Chemist with strong experience within Polymer Chemistry.


Key Tasks and Responsibilities:


  • Collaborate with operational colleagues to drive continuous improvement projects, focusing on enhancing yield, efficiency, and quality in manufacturing processes, as well as informing future facility design.
  • Expand the range of chitin and chitosan grades and varieties offered by the company.
  • Formulate chitin and chitosan-based products for high-value commercial applications.
  • Advance company knowledge and intellectual property related to chitin and chitosan through analytical testing and functional experiments.
  • Assess the suitability of new raw material feedstocks to diversify the company's product range and bolster future production capabilities.
  • Work closely with commercial teams and clients to understand and fulfill their requirements.
  • Develop work plans, design experiments, and provide progress reports, adhering to laboratory best practices including equipment maintenance and safe chemical handling.
  • Uphold strict safety standards to ensure the well-being of colleagues and customers.


Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Required:


  • Proven expertise as an R&D Chemist in biopolymers, with a strong preference for experience in chitin and chitosan.
  • Postgraduate degree in polymeric materials or chemistry.
  • Proficiency in chitin purification and chitosan production methods.
  • Familiarity with analytical techniques such as NMR, TGA, XRD, FTIR, and their data interpretation.
  • Ability to develop work plans, design experiments, and deliver clear, concise reports.
  • Experience in creating and following SOPs, COSHH, and Risk Assessment documentation.
  • A collaborative mindset suited to fast-paced, challenging environments, with a commitment to safety.


Special Features:


  • This role involves working between two locations: the R&D laboratory in Clydebank (near Glasgow) and the manufacturing facility in Glenrothes, Fife, with a managed approach to balancing time between the two.
  • Occasional visits to customers will be required for collaborative development work.

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