Process Chemist

Position: Process Chemist (Contract)
NES Fircroft is supporting a global science-led manufacturing business operating in the Agri-science and specialty chemicals space, known for translating cutting-edge research into large-scale, real-world production.

This is a highly technical environment where chemistry directly impacts global supply chains and product performance.

They’re now looking for an experienced Process Chemist to join their R&D / Process Development function and play a key role in developing, optimising, and supporting manufacturing processes from lab through to scale-up and production.

This will be an initial 12 month contract, with potential for extensions. Mon-Fri at the Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre. 36hrs per week, 7.2 hour per day.

What You’ll Do

Process Development & Optimisation
Lead laboratory programmes to develop and improve chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet agreed targets

Technical Expertise:
Provide expert process chemistry knowledge to Process Development, Supply Chain, and project teams, guiding the preparation and execution of development plans.

Problem Solving:
Proactively advise and support manufacturing and development personnel in resolving process problems and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Safety & Compliance
Manage activities in strict compliance with site, company, and regulatory requirements, continuously seeking to improve safe working practices.

Data Management & Reporting
Ensure project data and information are meticulously stored, preparing technical reports to document experimental results.

What You’ll Bring

Experience:

Significant experience in process development chemistry, including critical data analysis (statistics/experimental design), scale-up, and manufacturing support.
Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in laboratory and analytical work.
Critical Capabilities:
Problem Solving:
Ability to analyze complex and diverse situations creatively to generate and implement original solutions.
Communication:
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor information to diverse audiences.
Networking:
Proven ability to build and maintain internal and external networks, contributing constructively to team success.
Physico-chemical Awareness:
Strong ability to apply physico-chemical concepts to process development, utilizing specialized data analysis tools.
Leadership & Personal Attributes:
Strong execution and results orientation.
High level of judgment and self-awareness.
A continuous learning mindset and willingness to share knowledge in an open environment.
Ability to establish trust and work effectively within a team.
Qualifications
Honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry
PhD advantageous, but not essential
Several years’ experience working in a Process Chemistry role

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to work in a science-driven, industrial environment where your chemistry doesn’t sit on a shelf — it goes into production. If you enjoy ownership, technical challenge, and seeing your work make a tangible impact, this is a role that will stretch and reward you.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients