Process Development Scientist

Ipswich

7 months ago

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A leading materials manufacturing is seeking a Process Development Chemist to play a key role in the innovation and optimisation of high-performance insulation products. As Process Development Chemist, you’ll be driving projects focused on formulation development, product optimisation, running trials and scaling up projects across multiple UK manufacturing sites. You will take ownership of trials and evaluations and have a direct impact on the technical performance and sustainability of the product range.

This role would suit someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, enjoys working collaboratively across teams, and brings a strong process development background.

Process Development Chemist Key Responsibilities:

Lead R&D projects to develop and improve insulation product formulations and manufacturing processes.

Evaluate new chemicals, recipes and process parameters in both lab and manufacturing environments.

Plan and manage plant trials, data collection, and analysis to drive innovation and efficiency.

Collaborate closely with production, quality, engineering, marketing, and procurement teams.

Ensure clear and effective communication of technical results and project updates to stakeholders.

Promote and adhere to best practices in health & safety, environmental responsibility, and quality assurance.

Support knowledge sharing across teams and contribute to the development of technical expertise within the business.

Independently plan and execute short- and long-term testing schedules.
Process Development Chemist Key Requirements:

Degree (or PhD) in a science or engineering discipline – Chemistry, Materials Science, or Process Engineering preferred.

Experience in process development within a manufacturing or R&D environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Confident communicator with the ability to adapt technical language to different audiences.

Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.

Willingness to travel across multiple UK sites as needed.
£45-£50k + excellent company benefits

Process Development Chemist/Materials/Formulation/Scale up

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