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.
Experience with flavours and/or fragrances is ideal; however, we are open to industry. What is essential is that you have experience with organic chemistry.
As a Senior R&D Chemist, you will 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. You will prepare technology transfer packs to facilitate the establishment of new products/processes within Operations, provide technical support to Operations and QC/QA functions as required, maintain world-class housekeeping standards, and deputise for the Technical Manager as necessary.
This is a day shift position, Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours from 8 am-4 pm or 9 am-5 pm.
Responsibilities as a Senior R&D Chemist:
* 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 lead these projects effectively.
* 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.
* Act as technical
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