Entry Level-Senior, R&D, Scale-Up & Formulation Chemists

Entry Level-Senior, R&D, Scale-up & Formulation Chemists – Organic Synthesis – North, UK

McGinley Scientific are working with several companies who are offering exciting opportunities for Synthetic Chemists to join their ever expanding R&D, Scale-up and Formulation teams. You will be responsible for taking projects from enquiry through to scale-up through organic synthesis and distillations. You will be expected to maintain contact with commercial colleagues and customers. Industrial experience in chemical manufacturing would be advantageous.

You will maintain contact with commercial colleagues and customers. You will need to hold a minimum of a degree or equivalent in Chemistry. Industrial experience in chemical manufacturing would be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a scientist who enjoys the practical side of chemistry and likes to see processes developed from flask to hundreds of tonnes scale. This is a role where you will need to get involved – “roll your sleved up and get your hands dirty”. You will need to be confident, articulate and able to work alongside a variety of different technical and non-technical colleagues.

As a Formulation, Scale-Up or Development Chemist, you will be responsible for:

Working with a highly experienced team of scientists; your efforts will have a positive impact from day one. You will be mentored by a senior member of the team or be the senior memeber monitoring with all of the training and development being delivered in-house.
*Taking projects from enquiry through to scale-up on our plants
*Organic synthesis and distillations
*Laboratory work
*Working closely with commercial colleagues and customers
*Interaction with Plant Managers and Chemical Engineers
*Supporting and contributing to safety and safe work practices
*Working with R&D and plant personnel to optimise operations and meet business and plant goals

Essential Requirements:

*A degree in Chemistry or equivalent
*A full UK driving license and own transport
*Eligibility to work in the UK without restriction or sponsorship
*Excellent analytical skills
*Good communication and interpersonal skills
*Good I.T. and practical skills
*Previous industrial laboratory experience within a chemicals manufacturing environment would be an advantage

Competative Salary + excellent benefits

If you feel you have the skills to fulfil the above role, ensuring you have the basic experience in the stated fields, then we want to hear from you! Apply quick while the role is still available!

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