Synthetic Chemist, Chemical Company

4 days ago

Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom Russell Taylor Full time

**Synthetic Chemist, Chemical Company**

**Type**:Permanent

**Location**:Ellesmere Port

**Hours**:Monday to Friday (days)

**Additional**:My client offers a fantastic benefits package, which includes (but not limited to):
Health cover, up to 15% pension contribution after successful probation (5% matched prior to that), upto 10% annual bonus, parking onsite etc.

**Basic Role Outline**:

- Undertake and manage scientific work resulting in the development of new products as directed by the Technology Director - EMEA, Performance Chemicals EMEA
- Develop, plan and carry out experimental laboratory programmes, without supervision, to agreed research programmes as directed by the Technology Director - EMEA, Performance Chemicals EMEA
- Use literature searches to develop synthetic methods and mechanisms of action
- Interpret the resulting analysis and report on findings
- Manage projects to agreed deadlines
- Maintain an awareness of product developments in the specific project areas
- Carrying out synthetic experimental laboratory work as directed and collating and communicating experimental and analytical results
- Responsible for assessing and utilising appropriate research tools on the programme
- Maintain laboratory areas safe and tidy according to local standards and carry out COSHH and Risk Assessments as appropriate
- Key competencies to include good problem-solving capability, strong focus on deliverables and the ability to stimulate interdisciplinary teamwork

**The Person**:

- Will hold a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or experience in a similar role.
- Sound Synthetic Chemistry skills in an industrial lab is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and sound written and spoken English/fluent (needed for communication across the various teams and functions).

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