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Senior R&D Chemist
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our client's Research and Development team in West Bromwich for a Senior R&D Chemist.
We are seeking a hands‑on, technically strong chemist to contribute to a wide range of research and development activities. The successful candidate will work on allocated projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard of documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and development activities on assigned projects, ensuring efficient use of departmental resources and adherence to safety standards.
- Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Work under the guidance of the Process Research Manager or Senior Research Chemist as required, utilising internal and external literature sources to support process development, optimisation, and problem‑solving.
- Develop and document processes to enable smooth technology transfer to manufacturing.
- Operate and interpret results from existing analytical methods; support development of new methods alongside the Senior Research Analyst.
- Assist in designing and developing processes suitable for safe and efficient scale‑up to pilot plant and full manufacturing operations.
- Support regulatory compliance by assisting with relevant assessments.
- Carry out experimental work in both laboratory and pilot plant environments.
- Design laboratory experiments with consideration for large‑scale manufacturing applicability.
- Operate laboratory and pilot plant equipment safely and effectively.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, participate in Process Improvement Groups (PIG), and occasionally engage with customers or site visits.
- Work to internal and customer‑driven deadlines, often requiring a high level of concentration and attention to detail.
- Maintain accurate experimental records in line with ISO 9001 standards.
- Produce technical reports and contribute to process instructions for pilot plant operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards (e.g. COSHH, COMAH, IPC, ISO 14001).
- Develop and apply analytical techniques (e.g. spectroscopic, chromatographic) to monitor reactions and analyse products.
- Operate analytical instrumentation and associated software, including basic maintenance.
- Provide occasional support to the analytical laboratory in the absence of the Research Analyst.
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry (minimum requirement).
- Strong laboratory experience in a relevant field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and chemical drawing software (e.g. ISIS Draw).
- Excellent communication skills, including technical report writing.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of company procedures and relevant legislation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary circa £32,000
- 36.25-hour working week
- 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
- Life assurance (following qualifying period)
- Generous paid sick scheme (following qualifying period)
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Access to voluntary employee benefits and medical cash plan
Company: Sourced Recruitment Limited
Location: West Bromwich
Job Description:
Senior R&D Chemist
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our client’s Research and Development team in West Bromwich for a Senior R&D Chemist.
We are seeking a hands‑on, technically strong chemist to contribute to a wide range of research and development activities. The successful candidate will work on allocated projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard of documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and development activities on assigned projects, ensuring efficient use of departmental resources and adherence to safety standards.
- Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Work under the guidance of the Process Research Manager or Senior Research Chemist as required, utilising internal and external literature sources to support process development, optimisation, and problem‑solving.
- Develop and document processes to enable smooth technology transfer to manufacturing.
- Operate and interpret results from existing analytical methods; support development of new methods alongside the Senior Research Analyst.
- Assist in designing and developing processes suitable for safe and efficient scale‑up to pilot plant and full manufacturing operations.
- Support regulatory compliance by assisting with relevant assessments.
- Carry out experimental work in both laboratory and pilot plant environments.
- Design laboratory experiments with consideration for large‑scale manufacturing applicability.
- Operate laboratory and pilot plant equipment safely and effectively.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, participate in Process Improvement Groups (PIG), and occasionally engage with customers or site visits.
- Work to internal and customer‑driven deadlines, often requiring a high level of concentration and attention to detail.
- Maintain accurate experimental records in line with ISO 9001 standards.
- Produce technical reports and contribute to process instructions for pilot plant operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards (e.g. COSHH, COMAH, IPC, ISO 14001).
- Develop and apply analytical techniques (e.g. spectroscopic, chromatographic) to monitor reactions and analyse products.
- Operate analytical instrumentation and associated software, including basic maintenance.
- Provide occasional support to the analytical laboratory in the absence of the Research Analyst.
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry (minimum requirement).
- Strong laboratory experience in a relevant field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and chemical drawing software (e.g. ISIS Draw).
- Excellent communication skills, including technical report writing.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of company procedures and relevant legislation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary circa £32,000
- 36.25-hour working week
- 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
- Life assurance (following qualifying period)
- Generous paid sick scheme (following qualifying period)
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Access to voluntary employee benefits and medical cash plan
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Posted: April 30th, 2026