Process Chemist

Job Title: Process Chemist (permanent)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £30k - £32k p/annum

Benefits: 23.5 days holiday plus bank holiday, final salary pension (4% employer contribution), free parking, employer assistance program and and online perks and discounts scheme

Reed Scientific are recruiting for a Process Chemist, on a full time basis, to join a growing company who are developing clean and sustainable technologies in the recycling industry.

The Process Chemist will be responsible for running a chemical process and supervising a chemical processing team. 

Responsibilities in the role:

Responsibility for the chemical process which will include sample intake, material tracking, maintenance of equipment, carrying out experiments and following health and safety protocols.

• Maintaining a clean working environment and working to health and safety standards, maintaining process equipment and conducting safety inspections of all equipment.
• Inputting information onto shared documents for tracking.
• Be available to assist colleagues across departments.
• Assist the Operations and Facilities manager direct other production staff.
• Assist with the preparation of sample material.

Qualifications and experience required:

• A degree in Chemistry (or a related scientific discipline) with experience of working within a chemical process environment 
• IT proficiency
• Good communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team

This a great opportunity for an experienced Process Chemist or someone who has worked in a chemical processing plant with an understanding of chemistry and an interest in sustainability. The successful candidate will join a friendly team, where you will lead the Chemical process team and mentor individuals with less experience.  

Please apply online now if this role is of interest. 

We regret that our client is unable to provide sponsorship to work in the UK.