A multi-national and leading speciality chemical business based in Berkshire is currently seeking an R&D Chemist to join their innovative research team on a permanent basis. As Senior R&D Chemist, you will provide leadership for complex process development and commercialisation projects.

This is an opportunity to develop into a technical lead and direct the work of fellow chemists/scientists within your team.

Responsibilities

• Develop products defining the manufacturing processes from bench scale studies with first-time manufacturing success.
• Perform process conceptualisation and techno-economic feasibility studies
• Develop fundamental correlations between process conditions and process chemistry
• Champion safe and efficient process research
• Support stage-gate processes to develop opportunities for product and process improvement.
• Provide guidance for R&D during early product conceptualization to develop a testing plan consistent with the manufacturing process.
• Assure that complete ISO documentation is maintained on all ISO or quality related activities. Participate in ISO related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the ISO function.

Requirements

• You must be MChem/MSci or PhD (preferred) qualified in chemistry or related subject from a recognised leading university.

• Experience operating in a process chemistry/process development environment – scaling up projects.
• Decision making in a timely manner based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• The ability to use information, practices & trends, affecting the business to engage and drive new strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. 
• The ability to communicate information clearly and effectively in an engaging and convincing manner. 
• The openness to new ideas and the ability to generate breakthrough solutions. 

£Salary offered is competitive in line with level of experience + excellent company benefits.