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Lead R&D Chemist

NES Fircroft
Posted a day ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Wilton, Redcar and Cleveland TS10 4QY, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking a Lead R&D Chemist to drive research and application development projects focused on process and product improvements in sustainable wood-based products.
  • The ideal candidate will hold an MSc or Degree in Chemistry and have previous experience in an industrial research laboratory, particularly in Biomass processing and/or Renewable Energy.
  • Key responsibilities include designing technical development programs, analyzing experimental data, and conducting tests using techniques like HPLC and GC.
  • The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and involves laboratory and small pilot scale work, as well as providing technical support to commercial teams.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of the position in the company's growth.
Our client develops new processes and innovative technologies that diversifies their wood-based product range. Producing specialty chemicals, functional biomaterials and food ingredients from woody biomass, their products are truly sustainable. Due to continued growth and success our client is now looking to add a Lead R&D Chemist to lead and carry out research and application development projects in the areas of process and product improvements and the development of new and novel products.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and lead technical development programmes and carry out high quality experimental work with a strong focus on safety.
  • Analyse, manage and interpret experimental data, record and report findings and provide recommendations for further activities.
  • Carry out analysis using a variety of techniques (HPLC, GC, GPC, FTIR), develop methods and use new techniques as required.
  • Carry out and develop tests to assess the performance of existing or newly developed products in relevant commercial application areas.
  • Work at laboratory scale and small pilot scale (up to 20L).
  • Be involved in supplying data for process design of scale-up activities and support pilot plant activities at remote locations.
  • Provide technical support in discussions with external technology providers and our commercial teams.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Hold an MSc or Degree in Chemistry
  • Previous experience in an industrial research laboratory, within Biomass processing and/or Renewable Energy
  • Experience of using common laboratory analytical techniques such as; HPLC, GC, GPC, FTIR

















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.

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