Chemist - Temporary Contract

1 month ago


Falkirk, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

One of our client, a chemical company, is looking for a Process Chemist to join their team on a contract basis.

This is initially for a year contract.

To develop, evaluate and scale-up chemical processes for new and existing products in order to establish or improve manufacturing capability, and where appropriate to provide first line technical support to manufacturing plants in order to improve their operation and Supply Chain contribution.

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.

Educated to HNC standard or equivalent in chemistry.
HS&E: knowledge and application of departmental systems (eg COSHH, experimental risk assessment, safety procedures).
Laboratory / analytical: comprehensive experience and knowledge.
Quality: awareness and application of appropriate procedures and work instructions.
Planning / organisation: ability to plan own work and that of more junior members of staff > 2 weeks.
Communication: ability to convey information verbally, in writing or by presentation.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down problems, analyse data and produce solutions.
Team working: constructive cooperation in the laboratory environment and interaction with other groups (eg other T&E, QA, analytical)



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