Process Development Chemist - Renewables / Biofuels - Scotland - Permanent Our client is a leading force in renewable energy across the UK. At present, they are seeking a Process Development Chemist on a permanent basis at their site in Ayrshire, Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Process Development Chemist to support the scale up and delivery of major projects. Responsibilities: To use expert knowledge to chemistry and related fields to devise, plan and execute research programmes with the overall aim of making operations more efficient and/or reduce operational impacts. The Process Development Chemist will conduct and report on laboratory, Midi Plant and Full-Scale Plant trials. Key Duties Laboratory Experiments - Develop and document experimental plans for improving performance in anaerobic digestion and associated activities. - Operate lab scale anaerobic digestion test facilities (AMPTS and Continuous Reactors) for the measurement of biogas potential, digestate quality for various feedstocks under different operating conditions. Midi and Plant Trials - Assist in Midi and Plant Trials as required. - Implementation of process improvement trials across the operational sites. - Prepare Management of Change, Risk and COSHH assessments for Midi and Plant Trials as required - Contribute to safe working environment by complying with written procedures e.g. risk and COSHH assessments. - Development methods and procedures for trials at Midi and across operational sites, which will include trials of new technologies. - Optimisation of existing site processes following successful trials. Documentation: - Write reports of laboratory, Midi and Plant Trials, including descriptions of test method and results, including cross-refencing to plant data or previous tests and analysing and interpreting data. Safety - Complete training on analytical techniques, company procedures, and HSE as tasked. - Work in accordance with SOP’s, COSHH and risk assessments and keep working areas clean Other: - Fully participate in innovation process by presenting improvements/innovations at scheduled meetings. - Carry out experimental work at other company locations from time-to-time where on site investigations are required. - Where required; collect, prepare and perform chemical analysis of effluent, process liquors, feedstock, sea water, carbon dioxide and biogas samples according to standard operating procedures, COSHH and Risk Assessment - Analyse samples using advanced instrumental techniques including GC - MS, ICP, and Elemental Analyser. - Perform analysis using basic techniques including colourimetric techniques, gravimetric, titrations etc. - Complete training as tasked on analytical techniques, company procedures, HSE etc. Experience & Qualifications: Strong Laboratory work background. Ability to collate data and produce meaningful & concise reports from data Strong IT skills particularly Excel & use of ERP system or databases. Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload accordingly Ability to present complex scientific information to a non-scientific work group Some experience of training non-scientific colleagues to understand data and reason for treatment of same. Able to challenge established norms with a professional and fact driven approach Ability to work independently. First Degree in Biology, Chemistry; Biochemistry; Microbiology or similar. Desirable: Masters in similar subject area