Senior R&D Chemist

Job Family / Sub-family

R&D - R&D Lab

Position description

R&D - R&D Lab

Contract type

Permanent

Job title

Senior R&D Chemist

Position Context

Working within Research & Development team reporting to the R&D Team Leader.

Main tasks

• Ensure good housekeeping throughout the lab, maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Develop lab scale processes (
• Prepare detailed technical reports on all R&D work
• Collaborate with quality control team to facilitate the transfer of analytical methodologies
• Effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary teams for the introduction of new chemical processes
• Perform an assessment of reactive chemistries and participate in cross-functional process safety reviews
• Contribute to the training and mentorship of more junior team members
• Support quality assurance and regulatory colleagues in customer service support

Required skills

• Degree in chemistry
• Good working knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and associated laboratory skills
• Ability to plan and execute work independently
• Demonstrable project management skills and ability to work with multifunctional teams
• Excellent communication abilities; able to articulate complex technical information to any audience
• Flexible attitude towards the support of industrial manufacturing processes

Desirable skills

• Higher degree in chemistry or related subject
• Experience working in an industrial lab
• Knowledge of lean six sigma and related operational excellence tools
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for the quantification of low level (ppm/ppb) organic impurities
• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Understanding of HAZOP and LOPA processes

At Seqens Custom Specialties, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness and inclusion.

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Position location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough