R&D Chemist

R&D Chemist

Location: Wigan

Salary: £12.50ph

Hours: Monday to Friday (8am-4.30pm)

Acorn by Synergie is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a R&D Chemist to join their client, a manufacturing business located in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

Reporting to the R&D Lab Manager, this role involves overseeing the day-to-day batch manufacturing necessary for the lab-scale development of new products. Additionally, this role involves completing any other project development tasks promptly and professionally, ensuring the company's professionalism is upheld.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

Conduct experimental work in alignment with the R&D Manual
Maintain clear and organised records of all process information to facilitate review and the development of commercial process instructions.
Prepare Laboratory and dispatch samples.
Test and evaluate material and products.
Produce necessary reports and provide data for transfer.
Provide assistance with quality assurance matters, including rework, complaints, incidents, and rejects.
Provide training to new staff on all procedures.
Immediately report incident the require management attention following the correct policies and procedures.
Adhere to strict H&S and ensure duties are compliant.Skills and experience required:

Previous experience working in a laboratory environment.
Knowledge or sampling and product testing.
Ability to resolve issues with laboratory equipment and processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP system.
Familiar with management systems
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to comply with safety and quality regulation requirements.

The successful candidate should have prior experience in a busy laboratory environment, with proficiency in chemistry testing techniques. They should demonstrate a proactive, hands-on approach and a collaborative mindset, stiving to enhance product quality as pat of a team effort.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment