Synthetic Organic Chemist

Our client is a leading Specialty Chemical Manufacturer based in Consett. Due to the team receiving investment, they are now looking to add a Synthetic Organic Chemist to their team to perform and deliver research and process development programmes at laboratory and commercial scale. Responsibilities Development of new products and processes to support pipeline opportunities Design, synthesise and characterise novel chemical compounds on a laboratory scale to support New Product Development projects Contribute to brainstorming, design, evaluation and tailoring of candidate products performances. Assist, implement and lead pilot scale trials to scale up laboratory processes. Assist, when appropriate, with full scale trials Coordinate, analyse, collate and interpret data using a range of in-house and external analytical services to evaluate process efficiency and properties of the 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. Write, implement and record laboratory experimental procedures to promote safe working practices Perform calorimetric experiments (PhiTec, Simular and TSU) and existing and new chemistries as appropriate. Project management in alignment with principles of PRINCE2 Experience & Qualifications Ideally educated to MSc level in chemistry or other relevant subject Preferably 2 years technical experience of working in chemical manufacturing environment Good understanding of process chemistry, 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 Minitab and MestReNova Understanding of PRINCE2 Driving licence and own car desirable due to location55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-08-23