Location: Saffron Walden (CB11)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) but can be slightly flexible on start / finish times
Salary: 60,000 to 70,000 per annum
Job Reference: 35498
Polytec are looking for an experienced Chemist to join the R and D team of our client based in Saffron Walden. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the R and D department in delivering individual R and D projects and will likely have a background in either synthetic or medicinal chemistry with excellent knowledge of chemistry instruments, lab innovation and product development.
Responsibilities:
* Provide scientific and technical knowledge to R and D team on product development projects
* Contribute to the company's strategic product development and product portfolio plans to ensure they align with market demands
* Participate in individual R and D projects, attending review meetings and ensuring projects meet end-user and company requirements
* Engage with the external scientific community through conferences, customer visits and
exhibitions
* Oversee internal testing processes for new and existing products and provide advice to ensure alignment with quality and performance expectations
* Identify opportunities for collaborations and partnerships that drive innovation and expand the company's market reach
Requirements:
* Degree in chemistry, biotechnology, or a related scientific field
* Minimum of 10 years' experience in a scientific or laboratory environment
* Understanding of synthetic organic chemistry and the medicinal chemistry process
* Knowledge of process development, scale-up chemistry and the drug discovery process
* Experience of delivering innovation in lab chemistry methods, technologies and instrumentation
* Experience of experimental design and data analysis
* Basic understanding of Mechanical engineering and CAD
* Knowledge of design, prototyping and testing process
* Familiarity with materials science in relation to laboratory instrumentation
* Experience with patents and the patenting process
* Proven ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies
* Experience collaborating with research institutions or academic partners
* Good problem-solving skills
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Back to searchSenior Scientist - Chemistry
Polytec Personnel Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 13 days
Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1EW, England
£60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Polytec is seeking an experienced Chemist for a permanent position in Saffron Walden with a salary range of £60,000 to £70,000 per annum.
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in a scientific or laboratory environment, particularly in synthetic or medicinal chemistry.
- Key responsibilities include supporting R and D projects, engaging with the scientific community, and overseeing internal testing processes.
- Candidates should possess a degree in chemistry or a related field, along with knowledge of process development and experimental design.
- This role offers flexible working hours from 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and involves collaboration with research institutions and a focus on innovation.
