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Industrial Chemist

Reed
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Bridgwater, Somerset TA70BE, England

Salary

£40 - £46 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position of Industrial Chemist offers an annual salary ranging from £40k to £46k.
  • Located in Somerset, this full-time role requires a minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience in chemical product development.
  • The successful candidate will support Operations and Sales & Marketing teams in enhancing products and processes, conducting experiments, and optimizing formulations.
  • A BSc/MSc in Chemistry or a related field is required, along with strong collaborative and communication skills.
  • The company provides an attractive salary package and benefits, fostering a friendly team environment focused on innovative product development.
Industrial Chemist
  • Annual Salary: £40k - £46k
  • Location: Somerset
  • Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri, typical working hours.

Join a leading UK manufacturer in the fertiliser industry as an Industrial Chemist. This role is crucial for supporting our Operations department in enhancing products, processes, and manufacturing techniques, as well as assisting our Sales & Marketing team to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the marketplace.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Provide support to Operations, including assistance with specialist coating processes, plant operations, process improvement, and technical production issues.
  • Support Sales & Marketing by providing bespoke formulation solutions for customers.
  • Research and develop new products based on opportunities identified by other business areas.
  • Conduct experiments, analyse data, and optimize formulations.
  • Work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues across the business, ensuring clear and effective communication.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities with flexibility and resourcefulness, catering to a variety of products, many of which are bespoke formulation projects.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • BSc/MSc in Chemistry, Material Science (or related science eg. formulation science) and proven industry experience with chemical product development from concept to commercialisation, minimum 3-5 years industry experience ideally.
  • Experience in chemical sciences with the ability to apply knowledge to practical outcomes.
  • Strong collaborative and communication skills.
  • A “completer finisher” attitude and the ability to solve specific practical problems.
  • Flexibility and resourcefulness in a small business environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Experience in fertilisers or related fields is desirable but not essential.

My client is offering an attractive salary package along with a host of company benefits. You would be joining a friendly team, all sharing a passion for developing novel products at the forefront of development applications.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.