SRG
Process Support Chemist
Process Support Chemist at SRG, based in Lincolnshire, East Midlands, paying £40,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
10% below the typical rate for research scientist
Reference 57561088
About the role
Process Support Chemist required, based in Lincolnshire. Requiring experience within manufacturing support or process optimisation and a degree within a scientific discipline (ideally Chemistry).
Title: Process Support Chemist
Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Term: Permanent
SRG are currently working with a leading manufacturer of speciality coatings. With a global presence and a portfolio of growing products, they are now looking to hire a Process Support Chemist to join their team in Lincolnshire. This role will involve working in conjunction with the wider production/manufacturing teams to achieve desired yields and would be fantastic opportunity for a degree-qualified Chemist or Chemical Engineer, who has experience of process development or support in a manufacturing environment.
Role/Description
- Investigate product complaints to pinpoint what went wrong
- Coach production operators to aid process optimisation
- Amend formulations in conjunction with R&D
- Assess where improvements are needed and recommend them
- Develop and issue product formulations with carefully tuned process parameters
- Offer technical input and partner closely with the maintenance team
- Document local production process to support operators
- Monitor and act on deviations in process and quality
- Rework formulations to keep products competitive
Requirements
- Educated to degree level within a scientific discipline (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering desirable)
- Proven industrial experience of manufacturing process support or process optimisation
- Industrial experience of formulation and re-formulation work
- Proactive problem solver
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to . For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on .
If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.
SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.
As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.
Keywords:Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, chemical, manufacturing, process development, process optimisation, process improvement, continuous improvement, process controls, process chemistry, coatings, paints, degree, masters, PhD, BSc, MSc, BEng, Meng, MChem.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 57561088 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 10 Dec 2026 · Listed via SRG
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