Senior R&D Chemist

A multi-national and leading speciality chemical business based in Berkshire is currently seeking an R&D Chemist to join their innovative research team on a permanent basis. As Senior R&D Chemist, you will provide leadership for complex process development and commercialisation projects.

This is an opportunity to develop into a technical lead and direct the work of fellow chemists/scientists within your team.

Responsibilities

* Develop products defining the manufacturing processes from bench scale studies with first-time manufacturing success.

* Perform process conceptualisation and techno-economic feasibility studies

* Develop fundamental correlations between process conditions and process chemistry

* Champion safe and efficient process research

* Support stage-gate processes to develop opportunities for product and process improvement.

* Provide guidance for R&D during early product conceptualization to develop a testing plan consistent with the manufacturing process.

* Assure that complete ISO documentation is maintained on all ISO or quality related activities. Participate in ISO related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the ISO function.

Requirements

* You must be MChem/MSci or PhD (preferred) qualified in chemistry or related subject from a recognised leading university.

* Experience operating in a process chemistry/process development environment – scaling up projects.

* Decision making in a timely manner based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.

* The ability to use information, practices & trends, affecting the business to engage and drive new strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

* The ability to communicate information clearly and effectively in an engaging and convincing manner.

* The openness to new ideas and the ability to generate breakthrough solutions.

£Salary offered is competitive in line with level of experience + excellent company benefits