Chemist Work, Jobs in Harlow (with Salaries)

Chemist
Synthomer (UK) Limited —Harlow
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
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21h
Lab Technician/Chemist
Bureau Veritas —Witham
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
13d
Materials Science Degree Apprentice – Concrete Systems
Sika —Welwyn Garden City
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Employee discount
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1d
Reference Standard Scientist - Client - dedicated
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Stevenage
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry
Roche —Welwyn
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Machine learning
- Travel
Senior Materials & Product Development Scientist
Altro/Autoglym —Baldock
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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9d
Research Fellow in advanced characterisation of next generation Li ion battery cathode materials
University College London —London
- £45,103 - £49,943 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Scientist, Formulation Science - £34,183 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency —South Mimms
- £34,183 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
10d
Senior Scientist I - Metabolite Identification (AMS)
Pharmaron —Hoddesdon
- Doctoral degree
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
Research Associate in Synthetic Organometallic Chemistry
Imperial College London —White City
- £49,017 - £57,472 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
Senior Scientist, AMS
Pharmaron —Hoddesdon
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Senior Scientist (InSPIREmed) - £46,160-£51,666 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency —South Mimms
- £46,160 - £51,666 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
10d
Research Fellow in Thermal Nanophotonics and Metasurfaces (ERC Advanced Grant)
University College London —London
- £43,981 - £52,586 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Machine learning
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Research Associate in Organic Chemistry
Imperial College London —White City
- £49,017 - £57,472 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Machine learning
Senior Principal Scientist / Director – Computational Chemistry (IDD)
Pharmaron —Hoddesdon
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- AI
- Leadership
Research Associate in Automated Workflows for Nanogel Screening
Imperial College London —White City
- £49,017 - £57,472 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Machine learning
Associate Director / Director, Medicinal Chemistry (ADCs)
Pharmaron —Hoddesdon
- Doctoral degree
- Leadership
Chemistry Principal Scientist
Substrate Bio —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- AI
- Annual leave
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Senior Fragrance Development Manager
dsm-firmenich —London
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Senior Scientist
SAVA —London
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply

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Chemist

Synthomer (UK) Limited -
Harlow

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Job details

21 hours ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Laboratory experience
Master's degree
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Communication skills

Full job description

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Role Purpose

This role is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys being in the lab — a minimum of four days per week on site — and wants to grow their technical capability within a fast‑moving innovation environment.

You will independently plan and execute technical tasks within defined projects, applying your knowledge of chemistry (ideally polymers) to solve problems, generate meaningful data, and support wider business objectives. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Innovation, Operations, Commercial and Regulatory teams, building strong relationships and contributing to the development of new technologies and applications. A brand‑new role supporting the continued growth of our team

Main Responsibilities

Safety leadership — proactively identify, report and improve safety issues using established tools and systems; write and review safety documentation.
Technical delivery — independently plan and execute experimental work packages within defined projects.
Data analysis — analyse, interpret and present experimental, application or business data to support decision‑making.
Cross‑functional support — provide technical input to operations and commercial teams when required.
Knowledge development — maintain and expand expertise in relevant technical fields, especially polymer chemistry.
Flexibility in Innovation — apply skills across synthesis, application testing and analytical work as needed.
Collaboration — build strong working relationships within local technical, commercial and support teams.

Person Specification- Essential

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
1 year in industry preferred - could be placement year.
Demonstrated working knowledge of key concepts, vocabulary and methodologies within your technical discipline.
Hands‑on experience executing bench‑level laboratory work safely and accurately.
Understanding of chemical hazards and safe handling practices.
Ability to follow established processes (Project Management, Quality, etc.) and deliver work packages on time and in full.
Strong communication skills — able to keep colleagues updated on progress, needs and timelines.
Logical, fact‑based problem‑solving skills for well‑defined technical challenges.
Willingness to engage in structured and informal knowledge sharing.
Awareness of how your work contributes to wider business goals.

Essential

A genuine passion for lab‑based work — someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment.
Interest or background in polymer chemistry, polymer synthesis, or polymer applications.
Ability to quickly build networks across technical and commercial teams.
Curiosity, initiative and a desire to grow within a scaling Innovation function.

Location & On‑Site Requirement

This role is based at the Harlow laboratories, with a minimum of four days per week on site. Candidates should be local or able to relocate at pace.

Global Benefits Overview

Competitive, market-aligned compensation
Discretionary global bonus scheme
Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs

Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

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Lab Technician/Chemist

Materials Science Degree Apprentice – Concrete Systems

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Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry

Senior Materials & Product Development Scientist

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