Process Chemist

Process Chemist

West Bromwich

My client is a manufacturer of organic chemicals for the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Rubber, Polymer, Food & Beverage and allied industries, operating in the West Midlands. They are recruiting for a Process Chemist.

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday (and all UK Bank Holidays)
  
  
• paid sick scheme
  
  
• free life assurance
  
  
• access to a stakeholder pension scheme
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  
• Assisting in identifying and evaluating opportunities for process improvement in collaboration with the Production department.
  
  
• Participating in Process Improvement Groups and supporting the use of the Britest Toolkit to guide decision-making.
  
  
• Conducting laboratory-based experiments to support proposed process changes.
  
  
• Providing support during the implementation of process changes, ensuring they are executed safely and effectively.
  
  
• Helping to analyse production data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  
  Essential Criteria
  
  
• A degree (BSc or equivalent) in Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
  
  
• A strong interest in chemical manufacturing and process development.
  
  
• Good understanding of fundamental chemical principles and reaction mechanisms.
  
  
• Ability to work on a COMAH site and pass an enhanced DBS check.
  
  Desirable Criteria
  
  
• Master’s degree (MSc, MChem) in a relevant discipline.
  
  
• Industrial placement or internship experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.
  
  
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or BRITEST.
  
  
• Basic understanding of process safety, regulatory compliance (REACH, COSHH), or analytical techniques