Job Description
Job Title: Process Chemist
Location: Newmarket
Industry: Chemicals / Polymers
Type: Full-time | On-site
About the Company:
Our client is a market-leading chemical manufacturer based in Newmarket, known for their innovation in polymer and materials chemistry. With a strong commitment to R&D, quality, and sustainability, they are looking to expand their technical team with a Process Chemist to support scale-up and manufacturing of new polymer products.
The Role:
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a background in chemistry or polymer science and practical experience in polymer synthesis at lab or pilot plant scale. You will be involved in the development, scale-up, and transfer of new polymer-based products from lab through to full-scale manufacturing, supporting both internal teams and external customers.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Carry out laboratory synthesis and pilot plant manufacture of new polymer products.
2. Operate and troubleshoot pilot plant equipment, including semi-batch processes and exothermic reaction scale-ups.
3. Collaborate with QC teams to ensure robust test methods are in place and product quality is maintained through scale-up.
4. Maintain clear and accurate process records a...