Synthetic Organic Chemistry

2 weeks ago


North East, United Kingdom CY Partner Full time

CY Partners are currently looking to recruit a Synthetic Organic Chemist on behalf of a North East based Speciality Chemical Manufacturer on an initial 1 year contract.

The purpose of the role is to deliver research and development programmes on the laboratory and commercial scale targeted at:
Development of new processes and products for Performance

Develop the company laboratory capability in Sustainable Chemistry.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Coordinate, analyse, collate and interpret data using a range of in-house and external analytical services to evaluate process efficiency and properties of the new products at laboratory, pilot and commercial scale trials.
- Consult and review with analytical and material testing experts so that the most suitable analytical procedures are followed, and the results are reported correctly, on-time and within budget.
- Review, summarize and communicate in written and verbal presentations the results of research and development programmes to plan future work strategies
- Write, implement and record laboratory experimental procedures to promote safe working practices in the laboratory to meet safety requirements and external legislation

**Requirements**:

- Good understanding of organic chemistry and associated analytical techniques
- Clear and concise written and spoken communication
- IT literate with the ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and OneNote as well as MestReNova
- Strong degree in Chemistry, preferentially PhD.



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