Chemists Work, Jobs in Saffron Walden, Ess (with Salaries)

Process Chemist - UK
Ascensus Specialties LLC —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
13d
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
Quick apply
Reference Standard Scientist - Client - dedicated
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Stevenage
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- 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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12d
Lab Technician/Chemist
Bureau Veritas —Witham
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry
Roche —Welwyn
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Machine learning
- Travel
Scientist I Analytical
Resolian —Fordham
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Process Chemist - UK
Ascensus Specialties —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
14d
Quality Control Analyst - UK
Ascensus Specialties —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Materials Science Degree Apprentice – Concrete Systems
Sika —Welwyn Garden City
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Employee discount
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4d
Senior Scientist - Innovation
LGC Assure —Fordham
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
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6d
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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Designer II
International Flavors & Fragrances —Haverhill
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
4d
Senior Principal Scientist / Director – Computational Chemistry (IDD)
Pharmaron —Hoddesdon
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- AI
- Leadership
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Senior Scientist, AMS
Pharmaron —Hoddesdon
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Senior Scientist I - Metabolite Identification (AMS)
Pharmaron —Hoddesdon
- Doctoral degree
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
Quick apply
Associate Director / Director, Medicinal Chemistry (ADCs)
Pharmaron —Hoddesdon
- Doctoral degree
- Leadership

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Process Chemist - UK

Ascensus Specialties LLC -
Newmarket

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Job details

Full-time
13 days 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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