Process Chemist

Role Title: Process Chemist

Role Function and Group: Manufacturing Technology (AAA & Innovation)

Location: Milton Hill, UK

Who We Are

Infineum is a world-class specialty chemicals company dedicated to groundbreaking specialty chemicals through innovative research. Our purpose is to create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry and we are proud of our global footprint and commitment to safety.

Why Work for Us

Infineum offers competitive pay, work flexibility, and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives. Our inclusive and collaborative culture ensures every team member is valued and empowered, fostering growth and development. Join Infineum for a rewarding career where innovation and support are at the forefront.

Position Summary:

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and pragmatic Process Chemist who is ready to elevate our process development. This role involves working on next-generation processes and products, as well as improving established ones. You'll have diverse growth opportunities, collaborating with a Process Technologist to enhance our understanding of components and processes, boosting AAA unit capacity.

You'll engage in next-gen projects aligned with New Business Development, working fluidly across teams and external partners, including MFT, Technology, PSRC, HSSE, Procurement, Scale-up labs, Manufacturing plants, test labs, universities, and research organizations. Expect to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Your activities will include lab work (synthesis, analysis, design, and assembly of new lab equipment), coordinating requests for blending and external analysis, improving lab safety, investigating product quality, report writing, and evaluating process changes at manufacturing plants. Occasional travel may be required.

What you’ll achieve:

• High standard of laboratory safety and housekeeping.
• Collaborate to devise and progress experimentation plans and interpret data making recommendations.
• Enthusiasm to learn and use new skills related to Fundamental Understanding initiatives, to champion new laboratory techniques, new physical and digital devices in the lab and lab
• Generate data that will inform process development and understanding of New Product Development and AAA projects leading to scale up, implementation and commercialisation
• Provide technical support in troubleshooting activities, process changes, raw materials and new component approval.
• Facilitate knowledge management in MFT.
  
  

What will you gain from this role?

• Ability to run scientific programs and design experimental plans.
• Knowledge of synthetic and characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with our commercial products, processes, and associated analytical techniques within the manufacturing network.
• Exposure to various functions across Infineum.
• Understanding of translating new technologies and knowledge from lab to commercial operations.
• Skill in coaching others on Fundamental Understanding toolkits.
• Familiarity with Infineum’s key commercial product quality controls (IQPs) and lab safety processes (OIMS).
• Proficiency in scientific software.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent safety and quality consciousness and behaviour.
• Should have a sound science background with a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Very strong technical competencies with an attitude for practical work.
• Good level of organic synthesis and characterization experience; a strong background in analytical chemistry techniques would be an advantage.
• The capability to accurately manage test results and technical information, interpret data, making recommendations and maintain comprehensive lab records.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to develop professional relationships with team colleagues.
  
  

What we offer:

• The opportunity to learn and grow. We believe there is no better way to learn than by doing, so from day one you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and develop the next generation of fuel and lubricant additives that will power transportation of the future.
• Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole
• Build a stimulating, long-term career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual.
• Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits
• Community outreach activities & social clubs – Wellbeing, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Environmental, Sports
• Onsite subsidized restaurant and secure onsite parking
  
  

Learn more

https://www.infineum.com