Chemist Work, Jobs in Rochdale (with Salaries)

R&D Technologist
Orbia Polymer Solutions Alphagary —Chinley
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Laboratory experience
- Continuous improvement
- AI
QC Shift Analyst
NuFarm —Wyke
- Laboratory experience
- Quality control
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
Development Scientist - Temp Role
Analytical Expert Labs —Mirfield
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
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Senior Chemist (F/M/D) - UK, Wyke
NuFarm —Wyke
- £37,000 - £47,000 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
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Laboratory Analyst (Toxicology Team)
AlphaBiolabs —Warrington
- £25,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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R&D Apprentice (BSc(Hons) Chemical Science
Perspex International —Blackburn with Darwen
- £20,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Laboratory Chemist
Saint Gobain —Dukinfield
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Scientist/Senior Scientist - Chemistry
Concept Life Sciences —Chapel en le Frith
- Presentation skills
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Principal Scientist – GMP Analytical
Concept Life Sciences —Chapel en le Frith
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Mentoring
- Free parking
R&D NPD Product Developer
PZ Cussons UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Principal Scientist – Analytical
Concept Life Sciences —Chapel en le Frith
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Mentoring
- Free parking
Senior Scientist – Peptide Chemistry
Concept Life Sciences —Chapel en le Frith
- Full-time
- No degree
- Free parking
Associate Principal Scientist/Principal Scientist - Medicinal Chemistry
Sygnature Discovery —Macclesfield
- Doctoral degree
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Scientist / Lead Scientist (Computational Chemistry)
Sygnature Discovery —Macclesfield
- Doctoral degree
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- Employee assistance programme
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R&D Technologist

Orbia Polymer Solutions Alphagary
Chinley

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Job details

Permanent
£30,000 - £40,000 a year

Qualifications

Technical troubleshooting
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Laboratory experience
Microsoft Office Suite
Technical support
Product development
Continuous improvement
AI
Research & development
Communication skills
Analytics

Full job description

About Orbia:

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximising value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanisation, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

Key Responsibilities:

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an R&D Technologist to join our team at our Chinley site. This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of new polymer compounds and contribute to innovation across our business. You’ll play a key role in developing, testing and optimising formulations, while working closely with internal teams and customers to deliver high-quality, commercially viable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting compound development projects from concept through to commercialisation
Working closely with Production, Quality and Commercial teams to meet customer and operational requirements
Providing technical support during scale-up and new product introduction
Investigating and resolving technical and customer-related challenges
Maintaining accurate formulation data in SAP systems
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including raw material optimisation and cost control
Assisting laboratory operations and ensuring accurate technical documentation
Exploring the use of digital and AI tools to support innovation, data analysis and product development insights
Visiting customers to build relationships, understand requirements and support product trials and applications
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and regulatory requirements

THE CANDIDATE:

Knowledge / Experience / Skills Required

A degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Engineering or Materials Science)
Experience in a manufacturing or laboratory-based role (polymer experience desirable)
Expereince of formulation of polymeric materials.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage projects from start to finish
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
A good understanding of AI and digital tools, and how they can be used to support data analysis, innovation and product development
Good working knowledge of Office365; SAP experience is advantageous
The ability to prioritise, organise workload and meet deadlines
Strong stakeholder management and teamwork skills

Why join us

Be part of an innovative R&D function driving product development
Opportunity to work with emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools
Build direct relationships with customers and see your work applied in real-world applications
Develop your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative technical environment

If you’re looking to build your career in R&D within a manufacturing environment and enjoy solving technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

If you feel you have the relevant knowledge, experience & skills, and are interested in this role, please email your CV to [email protected]

Requirements:

Our Offer:

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value-added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.

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