Process Chemist

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Job Title: Process Chemist

Location: Grangemouth

Pay Rate: £23.93 per hour

Contract Length: 12 months


Overview

We are seeking Process Chemists (Research Scientist 3 level) to support a special project within a manufacturing and process development environment. This role will focus on laboratory-based process development, optimisation, and technical problem-solving to support manufacturing operations and supply activities.


Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimisation

  • Plan and execute laboratory work to develop, test, and optimise new and existing manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure processes meet agreed technical, quality, and performance targets.

Technical Expertise & Support

  • Provide expert process chemistry input to Process Development, Supply Chain, and project teams.
  • Support the preparation and execution of development plans and manufacturing trials.

Problem Solving

  • Proactively advise and support manufacturing and development teams in resolving process issues.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

  • Carry out all activities in strict compliance with site, company, and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote and continuously improve safe working practices.

Data Management & Reporting

  • Ensure accurate storage and management of experimental and project data.
  • Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports to document experimental work and outcomes.


Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in process development chemistry, including:
  • Data analysis (statistics and experimental design)
  • Scale-up activities
  • Manufacturing support
  • Strong hands-on laboratory and analytical experience.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex technical challenges.

Key Capabilities

  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences.
  • Ability to build strong internal networks and contribute positively within cross-functional teams.
  • Strong physico-chemical understanding and ability to apply theory to practical process development, using specialist data analysis tools.

Education

  • Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry is essential.
  • A PhD is advantageous.
  • Several years’ experience in a Process Chemistry role is expected.

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Job Title: Process Chemist

Location: Grangemouth

Pay Rate: £23.93 per hour

Contract Length: 12 months

Overview

We are seeking Process Chemists (Research Scientist 3 level) to support a special project within a manufacturing and process development environment. This role will focus on laboratory-based process development, optimisation, and technical problem-solving to support manufacturing operations and supply activities.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimisation

  • Plan and execute laboratory work to develop, test, and optimise new and existing manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure processes meet agreed technical, quality, and performance targets.

Technical Expertise & Support

  • Provide expert process chemistry input to Process Development, Supply Chain, and project teams.
  • Support the preparation and execution of development plans and manufacturing trials.

Problem Solving

  • Proactively advise and support manufacturing and development teams in resolving process issues.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

  • Carry out all activities in strict compliance with site, company, and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote and continuously improve safe working practices.

Data Management & Reporting

  • Ensure accurate storage and management of experimental and project data.
  • Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports to document experimental work and outcomes.

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in process development chemistry, including:
  • Data analysis (statistics and experimental design)
  • Scale-up activities
  • Manufacturing support
  • Strong hands-on laboratory and analytical experience.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex technical challenges.

Key Capabilities

  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences.
  • Ability to build strong internal networks and contribute positively within cross-functional teams.
  • Strong physico-chemical understanding and ability to apply theory to practical process development, using specialist data analysis tools.

Education

  • Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry is essential.
  • A PhD is advantageous.
  • Several years’ experience in a Process Chemistry role is expected.

Posted: May 1st, 2026