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R&D Chemist - Organic Synthesis

Talent STEM is working with an innovative chemical company in the West Midlands to recruit a Research and Development Chemist to join their R&D team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or PhD in Chemistry to gain hands-on experience in organic synthesis within an industrial setting.

The role
This is a lab-based position focused on bench-scale organic synthesis to support the development of new chemical processes. Working closely with senior chemists and project teams, you will:

✅ Conduct hands-on organic synthesis at the bench scale to develop and refine chemical processes.

✅ Develop robust synthetic routes suitable for scale-up and large-scale production.

✅ Produce small-scale samples for customer evaluation.

✅ Maintain accurate records of experimental work and contribute to technical documentation.

✅ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise and troubleshoot processes.

What you’ll need:

✅ A BSc or PhD in Chemistry, with a strong focus on organic synthesis.

✅ Passion for hands-on laboratory work and developing new chemical processes.

✅ Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

✅ Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

✅ Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative R&D environment.

Why join?

✅ Salary of circa £27,500 per annum.

✅ Free life assurance cover and a paid sick scheme (after a qualifying period).

✅ Access to a stakeholder pension scheme and voluntary medical cash benefit plan.

✅ Join a well-established company with a strong reputation in the chemical sector.

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands – candidates must be willing to commute or relocate.

If you’re excited to apply your chemistry knowledge in an industry setting and develop your career in R&D, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now or to find out more, contact Graeme Pallas or Russell Oakley at Talent STEM.

Location: West Midlands | Salary: 25000 - 30000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 15/04/2025