Lab Chemist

3 weeks ago


Grangemouth Falkirk, United Kingdom NES Fircroft Full time

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting a Process Chemist on behalf of a leading agricultural and chemical company who specialises in Crop Protection Solutions.


This is a fantastic 12 month contract opportunity for a Process Chemist who is looking to develop and learn about a fascinating industry. The client is looking for experienced Process Chemists, as well as being open to recent PhD achievers or those with a University Degree plus lab experience.



To develop, evaluate and scale-up chemical processes for new and existing products, as agreed withthe 1 manager, in order to establish or improve manufacturing capability, and where appropriate toprovide first line technical support to manufacturing plants in order to improve their operation and Supply
Manage activities in compliance with site, company and regulatory requirements, e.g. SI’s, HSE policy and standards, COMAH (Health and Safety Executive), PPC (SEPA) etc. Plan and carry out chemical process development work on new and existing processes in the laboratory to meet development targets on quality, cost, operability, productivity and HSE impact as agreed with the Senior Process Chemist, Technical Lead or Principal Process Chemist.
Advise manufacturing personnel, as delegated by Senior Process Chemist or Principal Process Chemist, and carry out laboratory work to assist in the resolution of manufacturing process problems in order to permit restoration of satisfactory process operation and continued improvement of production performance.
Determine the best method, in consultation with Senior or Principal Process Chemist, and prepare representative samples of new products or the product from process modifications.
Record all work in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks and prepare for approval programme memoranda and the appropriate sections of technical reports and memoranda to disseminate and record the results and conclusions of laboratory and plant work.
Train new starters in laboratory procedures, use of equipment and safety and hygiene standards and where appropriate manage / monitor their performance to ensure maximum contribution.

PhD, Ma, or Bsc etc.
HS&E: knowledge and application of departmental systems (eg COSHH, experimental risk assessment, safety procedures).
Laboratory / analytical: experience and knowledge in a laboratory setting
Quality: awareness and application of appropriate procedures and work instructions.
Full training and support in the role will be offered in the role to help a successful candidate develop.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients. #


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