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R&D Chemist - Organic Synthesis

Talent STEM Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 14 days
Location

West Bromwich, West Midlands B71 1ET, England

Salary

£27,500 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • Talent STEM is seeking a Research and Development Chemist for an innovative chemical company in the West Midlands.
  • This role is ideal for recent graduates or PhD holders in Chemistry with a focus on organic synthesis, requiring hands-on lab experience.
  • The position involves conducting bench-scale organic synthesis, developing synthetic routes, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Candidates should possess a BSc or PhD in Chemistry, with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for laboratory work.
  • The salary for this position is approximately £27,500 per annum, and candidates must be willing to commute or relocate.

Talent STEM is working with an innovative chemical company in the West Midlands to recruit a Research and Development Chemist to join their R&D team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or PhD in Chemistry to gain hands-on experience in organic synthesis within an industrial setting.

The roleThis is a lab-based position focused on bench-scale organic synthesis to support the development of new chemical processes. Working closely with senior chemists and project teams, you will:

? Conduct hands-on organic synthesis at the bench scale to develop and refine chemical processes.

? Develop robust synthetic routes suitable for scale-up and large-scale production.

? Produce small-scale samples for customer evaluation.

? Maintain accurate records of experimental work and contribute to technical documentation.

? Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise and troubleshoot processes.

What you’ll need:

? A BSc or PhD in Chemistry, with a strong focus on organic synthesis.

? Passion for hands-on laboratory work and developing new chemical processes.

? Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

? Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

? Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative R&D environment.

Why join?

? Salary of circa £27,500 per annum.

? Free life assurance cover and a paid sick scheme (after a qualifying period).

? Access to a stakeholder pension scheme and voluntary medical cash benefit plan.

? Join a well-established company with a strong reputation in the chemical sector.

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands – candidates must be willing to commute or relocate.

If you’re excited to apply your chemistry knowledge in an industry setting and develop your career in R&D, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now or to find out more, contact Graeme Pallas or Russell Oakley at Talent STEM.

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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.