Production Chemist

Production ChemistOutskirts of Tonbridge£25,000-£35,000pa + BenefitsMonday-Friday 8 am-4.30 pmKHR is pleased to be partnered with a leading manufacturer with an excellent reputation for high-quality goods, who is recruiting a Production Chemist to join their team on a permanent contract.As a Production Chemist, you will work closely with the Production and R&D teams to develop effective methods for transferring processes from R&D to Production while ensuring product safety and quality. You will conduct laboratory research to develop improved production methods and assist in developing new products.Responsibilities of the Production Chemist - Assist Production in the manufacture of process intermediates and identify continuous improvement initiatives- Conduct laboratory research to develop effective methods for transferring processes from R&D to Production- Ensure product safety and quality throughout the transfer process- Develop improved production methods through laboratory research- Assist in the development of new products- Lead and manage technology transfer activities- Establish cost-effective methods for technology transfer- Evaluate the feasibility of scaling up processes- Work closely with Production to conduct trial batches- Drive continuous improvement initiatives- Provide technical support to various departments- Run innovative research projects- Handle laboratory equipment safely- Maintain technical data- Procure raw materials- Raise cGMP documentationCandidate Profile- Degree in Chemistry or a relevant scientific subject- Lab-based experience- Expertise in manufacturing processes (desirable)- Knowledge of cGMP standards (desirable)- Experience in technology transfer (desirable)- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications- Effective planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills- Attention to detail- Problem-solving and analytical skills- Clear communication skills at all levelsAt KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...