Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Process Development Chemist role is an incredibly dynamic and versatile position that collaborates with various business functions to bring value to the organization. Your work will have a positive impact on Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. at Loughborough, in the wider UK, as well as internationally. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class team dedicated to making a difference.

This role is based on-site in Loughborough, UK.

What will you do?

• Problem-solve processing issues in manufacturing to provide flawless solutions where material fails first pass through the plant.
• Carry out lab-based experiments to determine the suitability of raw materials for use in manufacture/packing.
• Support Sourcing and Procurement by providing advice on supplier specifications and test methods.
• Manufacture laboratory samples for customer evaluation, assess manufacturing feasibility, and provide quotes for customers.
• Use the NPI process to set up new products on internal systems and personally supervise the first batch production.
• Investigate non-conformances and other issues, carrying out root cause analysis and successfully implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Review and update Chemical Manufacturing Batch Instructions and SOPs, with a strict focus on Process Safety.
• Support QC in interpretation of analysis, analytical techniques, analytical testing, and method development.
• Work with external suppliers to source services or equipment to support the development team's collaborators.
• Collaborate with Plant, EHS, and Engineering to take part in risk assessments, HAZOPS & COSHH assessments.
• Develop specialist knowledge in key areas such as fractional distillation and Karl Fischer water determinations.
• Embrace and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives (Practical Process Improvement) to identify improvements and cost savings.
• Adhere to the Dignity at Work Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and our values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement in all your duties.

• Bachelor of Science degree (1st or 2:1), in a Chemistry field
• PhD or MSc preferable
• Practical experience as a development chemist
• Experience of problem-solving process issues at plant scale
• Proven experience of distillation skills
• Must be willing to work in a hands-on capacity

• Ability to conduct pilot scale proof of concept (POC) trials to support new manufacturing processes.
• Ability to support scale up from POC to manufacturing scale.
• Experience of supporting IQ, OQ and PQ qualification of equipment and process.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques, particularly HPLC, LC-MS, UV
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to connect with all levels of the organization.
• Be able to drive multiple projects forward simultaneously.