Senior Chemist II

the opportunity for you! Key responsibilities Complete scheduled work on time, within budget, and within specification Achieve right first-time results to reduce rework Ensure timely delivery in full for all projects Understand underlying chemical and physical principles before starting assigned work Effectively monitor all reactions to prevent incomplete work-ups Report any batch failures or unexpected results immediately to the Chemistry Manager Identify and communicate opportunities for improving chemical procedures Efficiently complete custom synthesis/NPI projects, including crafting synthetic routes, improving existing routes, and troubleshooting Contribute to writing and revising detailed procedures Maintain complete and accurate records of all work Plan and manage continuous improvement (CI) projects Support the development of new products within the company Accurately record, interpret, and report all generated data Stay up-to-date with relevant current literature and technical developments Review, optimise, and define manufacturing instructions for continuous improvement Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations Meet key performance benchmarks: Right first-time (RFT) Delivery to plan (DTP) Efficiency (number of batches completed per chemist per week) Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Certifications PhD or equivalent experience in Chemistry Minimum of 10 years industrial experience or relevant postdoc Proven project management experience Experience working in a quality-led laboratory environment Batch manufacture experience from