Chemists Work, Jobs in Newmarket, Sfk (with Salaries)

Process Chemist - UK
Ascensus Specialties LLC —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
1d
Research Associate
Abselion —Cambridge
- £35,000 - £39,000 a year
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
Quality Control Analyst - UK
Ascensus Specialties LLC —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Analytical Chemist - Sports Anti-Doping
LGC Assure —Fordham
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
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Scientist I Analytical
Resolian —Fordham
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Senior Scientist (Analytical Chemist) - Supplements and Feeds
LGC Assure —Fordham
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
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Quality Control Analyst - UK
Ascensus Specialties —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Quality Analyst
Treatt —Bury St. Edmunds
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
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Senior Scientist
Cancer Research UK —Babraham
- £41,700 - £51,300 a year
- Full-time
7d
Process Chemist - UK
Ascensus Specialties —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
Solid-State Electrolyte Scientist
TaiSan —Cambridge
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
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Senior Scientist (Analytical, Bioscience Category)
AstraZeneca —Cambridge
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Process Chemist - UK

Ascensus Specialties LLC -
Newmarket

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Job details

Full-time
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Organic chemistry
English
Microsoft Office
IT

Full job description

Wychem, an Ascensus Specialties Company, is seeking a Process Chemist to join our operations team. Reporting directly to the Development Lead, you will be essential to our new operations and the evolution of both new and existing processes and products. This role requires a proactive approach to chemical development, bridging the gap between laboratory research and production scale through technical expertise and rigorous documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Scale-Up: Undertake development projects to aid R&D in the successful scale-up of research-scale concepts to full production-scale manufacturing.
Manufacturing & Distillation: Perform distillations and small-scale manufacture of fine chemicals; support the Development Lead in the day-to-day operations of the distillation room.
Technical Troubleshooting: Provide critical support to Operations, QC, and Research in problem-solving and troubleshooting to ensure operational efficiency.
Documentation & Compliance: Ensure total compliance with the company’s QC system, Policies, SOPs, and WIs. Review and check technical documentation and enter results accurately into the ERP system.
Safety & Lab Stewardship: Maintain the Process laboratory in a safe manner, ensuring personal and collective welfare through strict adherence to company safety procedures.
Collaboration: Liaise closely with QC, Research, and Production departments. Build strong working relationships with employees, auditors, and clients to ensure tasks are completed within specified timescales.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Education: A degree in Chemistry (preferably Organic Chemistry) or equivalent industry experience.
Technical Skill: Hands-on experience with the operation of distillation units and small-scale fine chemical manufacture.
Communication: A high standard of written and spoken English.
IT Literacy: Excellent working knowledge of Office 365, particularly Excel and Word.
Chemical Safety: A thorough understanding of the risks associated with handling and working around hazardous chemicals.

Required Competencies

Time Management: Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict, short deadlines while remaining flexible to changing requirements.
Team Synergy: As part of a small team, you must be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, and possess the interpersonal skills necessary to drive the company forward.
Confidentiality: Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding privileged information.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience within the fine chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.
Familiarity with analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, KF, and titrations.
A proven track record of troubleshooting within a fine chemical production environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay + company bonus scheme
7% employer pension contribution
25 days holidays + bank holidays
Collaborative culture
Free parking

About Ascensus Specialties

We partner with companies of all kinds to develop chemical solutions that improve everyday products and processes to enhance people’s lives.

Ascensus Specialties, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Application Deadline

August 31, 2026

Department

Operations

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Newmarket, Suffolk

Workplace type

Onsite

Reporting To

Director of Operations

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