Job Description Research and Development Chemist Office-based - Scunthorpe Are you a driven chemist with a passion for innovation and a desire to see your ideas come to life? Our exclusive client, a pioneering leader, is currently looking to expand their R&D team with a talented Research and Development Chemist. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of your own projects - from concept through to scale up, playing a key role in the development of new products and the enhancement of an existing product portfolio. What You'll Be Doing: Leading R&D projects from idea generation through formulation, testing and full-scale up production Developing and optimising chemical processes to improve product performance and quality Ensuring all work complies with GMP regulations and pharmacopoeial standards Collaborating with manufacturing and commercial teams to ensure technical alignment and process efficiency Troubleshooting and resolving production issues and process deviations Applying experimental design and statistical analysis to drive data-led decisions What We're Looking For: MSc or PhD in Chemistry or a related discipline Strong background in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry Proven experience with process optimisation and scale-up In-depth knowledge of GMP, pharmacopoeial standards and regulatory frameworks Technical expertise in: Spectroscopic techniques (NMR, HPLC, GR, IR, MS, ICP-OES) Reaction calorimetry and process safety Chemical engineering principles Quality systems and regulatory compliance In return, you'll receive a base salary of up to £35K, 33 days annual leave, a pension scheme and huge potential for career progression and personal development. If you're a self-motivated chemist who thrives on problem solving and innovation, this could be the perfect next step in your career. For more information, contact Caitlin Jones on 0161 820 3510 or email your CV to cjones@noble-futures.com.