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Senior Chemist - Agrochemicals

Reed
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Bridgwater, Somerset TA70BE, England

Salary

£40 - £46 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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.

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  • Join a leading UK manufacturer in the fertiliser industry as an Industrial Chemist with an annual salary ranging from £40k to £46k.
  • This full-time position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience in chemical product development, ideally with a BSc/MSc in Chemistry or a related field.
  • The role involves supporting Operations and Sales & Marketing teams, conducting experiments, and developing new products based on market needs.
  • Candidates should possess strong collaborative and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Experience in fertilisers is desirable but not essential, and the company offers an attractive salary package and benefits.
Industrial Chemist
  • Annual Salary: £40k - £46k
  • Location: Somerset
  • Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri, typical working hours.

Join a leading UK manufacturer in the fertiliser industry as an Industrial Chemist. This role is crucial for supporting our Operations department in enhancing products, processes, and manufacturing techniques, as well as assisting our Sales & Marketing team to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the marketplace.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Provide support to Operations, including assistance with specialist coating processes, plant operations, process improvement, and technical production issues.
  • Support Sales & Marketing by providing bespoke formulation solutions for customers.
  • Research and develop new products based on opportunities identified by other business areas.
  • Conduct experiments, analyse data, and optimize formulations.
  • Work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues across the business, ensuring clear and effective communication.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities with flexibility and resourcefulness, catering to a variety of products, many of which are bespoke formulation projects.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • BSc/MSc in Chemistry, Material Science (or related science eg. formulation science) and proven industry experience with chemical product development from concept to commercialisation, minimum 3-5 years industry experience ideally.
  • Experience in chemical sciences with the ability to apply knowledge to practical outcomes.
  • Strong collaborative and communication skills.
  • A “completer finisher” attitude and the ability to solve specific practical problems.
  • Flexibility and resourcefulness in a small business environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Experience in fertilisers or related fields is desirable but not essential.

My client is offering an attractive salary package along with a host of company benefits. You would be joining a friendly team, all sharing a passion for developing novel products at the forefront of development applications.

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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.