Process Chemist

Smart4Sciences are recruiting for a Process Chemist to join their production team. Previous experience working with large-scale reactors is highly desirable for this role. If you don't meet every requirement I strongly recommend you still apply - especially if you meet several of the Advanced Experience targets.

Responsibilities

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• Support the scale-up of research and development projects from laboratory concepts through to full production manufacturing
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• Operate distillation equipment and support small-scale fine chemical manufacturing activities
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• Provide technical troubleshooting and problem-solving support to Operations, Quality Control, and Research teams
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• Maintain accurate technical documentation and ensure compliance with quality systems, SOPs, and operational procedures
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• Record and manage production and development data within ERP and associated systems
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• Maintain safe working practices when handling hazardous chemicals and process equipment
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• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and R&D teams to support operational and development objectives
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Equipment experience desired

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• Distillation Units
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• Pilot-Scale and Production-Scale Reactors
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• Gas Chromatography (GC)
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• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
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• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
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• Karl Fischer (KF)
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Skills

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• Process development and scale-up
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• Distillation
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• Technical troubleshooting and problem solving
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• Strong understanding of chemical process safety
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• Ability to work effectively in a busy manufacturing environment
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
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Advanced Experience

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• Led or played a significant role in process development, optimisation, or technology transfer projects that resulted in improved manufacturing performance
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• Demonstrated expertise in organic chemistry within industrial manufacturing environments
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• Experience operating or scaling processes using production-scale reactors (typically 5L+ and above)
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• Resolved complex process, yield, quality, or operational issues through structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis
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• Contributed to the safe introduction of new processes, products, or manufacturing technologies into production
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• Supported continuous improvement initiatives that improved efficiency, quality, throughput, or process robustness
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• Operated within fine chemical, speciality chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments and demonstrated an understanding of the associated technical and regulatory challenges
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• Applied analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, KF, and titrations to support process development, manufacturing, or troubleshooting activities
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• Provided technical leadership, mentoring, or specialist expertise to colleagues and cross-functional teams
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• Holds a PhD, MChem, or equivalent advanced background in Chemistry, with demonstrated application of organic chemistry principles in an industrial setting
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