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Development Chemist

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Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Haverhill, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£35k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Title: Development Chemist

I am partnered with a leading chemical manufcaturing company that are undergoing significant expansion and that are looking to recruit an experienced development chemist.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead R&D for organic synthesis and process development from laboratory to pilot plant production.

• Design, develop, and optimise manufacturing processes to improve yields, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies.

• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, and technical documentation.

• Support new product introduction from research through to full-scale manufacture.

• Provide technical support to production and respond to customer or internal technical queries.

• Work in collaboration with QC analysts to support analytical testing.

• troubleshoot plant issues, and contribute to process safety and quality improvements.

• Work collaboratively with production, quality, and R&D teams to ensure smooth process transfer and implementation.

• Maintain standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance, particularly when handling hazardous and reactive chemicals.

Requirements

• Life science degree in Chemistry (organic or process chemistry discipline preferred).

• industrial experience within chemicals / pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

• Proven ability to write and review SOPs, risk assessments, and technical reports. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive and safety-conscious mindset.

• Comfortable working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Package

• Competitive salary (£35,000–£50,000, dependent on experience).

• Pension and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work at a well-established site at an exciting time of investment and expansion.

Should you fit the requirements or want to know additional information, apply and I will get in touch

Reference: 225343028

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Development Chemist

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Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library

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Haverhill, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£35k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Title: Development Chemist

I am partnered with a leading chemical manufcaturing company that are undergoing significant expansion and that are looking to recruit an experienced development chemist.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead R&D for organic synthesis and process development from laboratory to pilot plant production.

• Design, develop, and optimise manufacturing processes to improve yields, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies.

• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, and technical documentation.

• Support new product introduction from research through to full-scale manufacture.

• Provide technical support to production and respond to customer or internal technical queries.

• Work in collaboration with QC analysts to support analytical testing.

• troubleshoot plant issues, and contribute to process safety and quality improvements.

• Work collaboratively with production, quality, and R&D teams to ensure smooth process transfer and implementation.

• Maintain standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance, particularly when handling hazardous and reactive chemicals.

Requirements

• Life science degree in Chemistry (organic or process chemistry discipline preferred).

• industrial experience within chemicals / pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

• Proven ability to write and review SOPs, risk assessments, and technical reports. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive and safety-conscious mindset.

• Comfortable working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Package

• Competitive salary (£35,000–£50,000, dependent on experience).

• Pension and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work at a well-established site at an exciting time of investment and expansion.

Should you fit the requirements or want to know additional information, apply and I will get in touch
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Reference: 225343028

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