Process Chemist

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting a Process Chemist on behalf of a leading agricultural and chemical company who specialises in Crop Protection Solutions.  

This is a fantastic 12 month contract opportunity for a Process Chemist who is looking to develop and learn about a fascinating industry. The client is looking for experienced Process Chemists, as well as being open to recent PhD achievers or those with a University Degree plus lab experience. 

Role purpose
To develop, evaluate and scale-up chemical processes for new and existing products, as agreed with the +1 manager, in order to establish or improve manufacturing capability, and where appropriate to provide first line technical support to manufacturing plants in order to improve their operation and Supply
Chain contribution.

• Manage activities in compliance with site, company and regulatory requirements, e.g. SI’s, HSE policy and standards, COMAH (Health and Safety Executive), PPC (SEPA) etc. Use knowledge and experience to improve ways of working safely in conjunction with Dept Safety Leadership.
• Plan and carry out chemical process development work on new and existing processes in the laboratory to meet development targets on quality, cost, operability, productivity and HSE impact as agreed with the Senior Process Chemist, Technical Lead or Principal Process Chemist.
• Advise manufacturing personnel, as delegated by Senior Process Chemist or Principal Process Chemist, and carry out laboratory work to assist in the resolution of manufacturing process problems in order to permit restoration of satisfactory process operation and continued improvement of production performance.
• Prepare experimental programmes, in consultation with plant personnel and HSE experts, and take part in appropriate on-plant supervision, to permit safe and effective trials of process modifications or scale-up studies on semi-technical or full scale.
• Communicate with other technical functions; analytical, process engineers, formulation, manufacturing and SHE functions to exchange information and results to assist in progressing development work.
• Determine the best method, in consultation with Senior or Principal Process Chemist, and prepare representative samples of new products or the product from process modifications.
• Record all work in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks and prepare for approval programme memoranda and the appropriate sections of technical reports and memoranda to disseminate and record the results and conclusions of laboratory and plant work.
• Train new starters in laboratory procedures, use of equipment and safety and hygiene standards and where appropriate manage / monitor their performance to ensure maximum contribution.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• Degree educated; PhD, Ma, or Bsc etc.  
• HS&E: knowledge and application of departmental systems (eg COSHH, experimental risk assessment, safety procedures).
• Comprehensive practical experience and knowledge of the work practices, procedures and equipment required to carry out process development activities.
• Ability to work in multi-functional groups, primarily within T&E and site personnel.
• Laboratory / analytical: experience and knowledge in a laboratory setting
• Quality: awareness and application of appropriate procedures and work instructions.
• Familiar with literature searching and the use of library information systems.
• Good skills in standard computing packages.
• Full training and support in the role will be offered in the role to help a successful candidate develop.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.