Technical Projects Chemist

Technical Projects Chemist

• Annual Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
• Location: Cheshire
• Job Type: Full-time, site based

Join a leading company renowned for its innovation and commitment to sustainability. We are seeking a Technical Projects Chemist to join our NPD team. This role is crucial for prioritising workload and ensuring that our technical service activities are responsive, efficient, and consistently delivered to a high standard.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prioritise and coordinate technical service requests from customers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Support short-term NPD projects and customer requirements, maintaining strong quality and approval standards.
• Ensure laboratory testing is completed safely, accurately, and in line with agreed standards.
• Coordinate trials on production and customer sites as required.
• Work closely with the Senior Technical Services Manager, technical teams, and wider stakeholders to align priorities and resources.
• Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring all health, safety, training, and compliance requirements are met.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Solid experience in laboratory testing, R&D, QC, or technical services.
• Confident prioritising multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Clear communicator, able to work collaboratively with customers and internal teams.
• Degree or relevant qualification in Chemistry or Material Science.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar lab-based or technical role.
• Knowledge of statistics, data analysis, or design of experiments.
• Project management experience or qualification is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual employee bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to our healthcare cash plan.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Free onsite parking.

To apply for this Technical Projects Chemist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.