Senior R&D Chemist
County Durham
Flavours and Fragrances
Major Talent is partnered with a global player within the flavours and fragrance industry who have facilities throughout North America, Asia, and the UK. We are looking to speak with Chemists for an open Senior R&D Chemist position.
As a Senior R&D Chemist, to plan and undertake research and laboratory work towards the introduction of new US/EU natural products and processes, with an emphasis on independently leading such projects. To prepare technology transfer packs to allow the establishment of new products/processes within Operations. To provide technical support to Operations and QC/QA functions as required, to maintain world-class housekeeping standards and to deputise for the Technical Manager as required
This is a day shift position, Monday to Friday Flexi working 8 am-4 pm or 9 am-5 pm
Responsibilities as a Senior R&D Chemist
To research new processes, materials & techniques through literature searches and laboratory work that can be used in the production of new US/EU natural aroma chemicals (or the improvement of existing natural products), and to lead these projects effectively.
To scale up reactions to maximum laboratory scale, develop Technology Transfer packs and in conjunction with the QC department develop analytical methods for in-process QC and final product testing.
To act as technical "champion" during development trials within the production plants, providing on-si...