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Smart4Chemicals are looking to recruit a Development Technologist for a leading composite materials manufacturer in the Nottinghamshire area.... Read more

Smart4Chemicals are looking to recruit a Development Technologist for a leading composite materials manufacturer in the Nottinghamshire area. To be considered for the role of Development Technologist you must be degree educated as a minimum in materials science, chemistry, polymer chemistry or a similar subject. You must also have experience in industry in working with resins. As a Development Technologist you will be responsible for leading and delivering R&D projects, supporting product development and ensuring quality standards are complied with across all areas of responsibility. Role requirementsDegree educated in materials science, polymer chemistry, chemistry or a closely related subject. PhD highly desirable.Previous industrial experience in working with composite materials. Ideally, 2+ years and for aerospace or automotive applications.Hands on experience with various analytical techniques used for resin development and formulation.Any experience in being able to develop prepreg formulations is beneficial for the role. Role responsibilitiesLead and deliver R&D projects within time and budget scope.Identify new potential technological improvements and areas of potential development in-line with companies business strategy and plans for growth with the aerospace and automotive industry.Hands-on involvement in product launch and related marketing activities.Assist the company with the creation of product development objectives. Read less

Are you a chemistry graduate looking to get in to industry?Or do you have experience working in a... Read more

Are you a chemistry graduate looking to get in to industry?Or do you have experience working in a chemicals laboratory and looking for a fresh challenge?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global manufacturer and distributor of different materials, chemicals and substances. They are looking for a laboratory technician to join their expanding team due to internal promotions and transfers. This role will include:Developing new products for use by clients and market that are aligned with the company strategyDeveloping and maintaining application testing methods, SOPs and maintaining equipmentFormulation of new products and optimisation of existing products Interaction with internal and external customers to aid product developmentWho are they looking for?BSc Chemistry or similar Industry experience is desirable but not essential Knowledge of test methods, analysing results and reporting them is desirable If this is of interest to you then do not hesitate to apply with an up to date copy of your CV (word format) Read less

Are you an Organic Chemist looking to work with a well known speciality chemicals company?This is a great... Read more

Are you an Organic Chemist looking to work with a well known speciality chemicals company?This is a great opportunity to join the R&D team, innovating, developing and manufacturing speciality and fine chemicals. What the role involves:Working in the New Product Development team Working 'hands on' organic synthesis at bench scale Evaluate and cost initial customer enquiries Develop a robust process suitable for scale up and to produce small scale samples Who they are looking for:BSc/MSc/PhD Organic Chemistry Relevant industry experience, especially with scale-up would be advantageous If this is of interest to you, then do not hesitate to apply with an up to date copy of your CV. Read less

Are you an analytical scientist?Do you have an interest in becoming a GLP Study Director?This is a great... Read more

Are you an analytical scientist?Do you have an interest in becoming a GLP Study Director?This is a great opportunity to join a market leading company, in their analytical team. The company uses a range of analytical, formulation and microbiological testing techniques to optimise and analyse products and active materials for their clients worldwide. This role is initially an Analytical Scientist role, with an immediate start to GLP Study Director training; this training is done in house and takes roughly between 4-6 months to be signed off. What are the responsibilities?This role will support an established and expanding team of scientists. You will work with and learn from the tea, and work on a various client projects. The role involves analytical testing using a range of techniques, such as GC, HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, Ion Chromatography, IR & wet chemistry methods. You will also be fast tracked towards becoming a GLP Study Director. Who are they looking for?BSc Chemistry (or equivalent) Practical analytical experience in an industrial lab setting Experience and awareness of quality systems such as GLP Enthusiasm to become a GLP Study Director If this is of interest to you, do not hesitate to apply with an up to date copy of your CV (word format, two sides of A4) Read less

Do you have experience as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist?Do you have experience with E-Fate, Toxicology and/or Ecotoxicology?This is... Read more

Do you have experience as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist?Do you have experience with E-Fate, Toxicology and/or Ecotoxicology?This is a great opportunity to join an expanding, already establish regulatory team within the biologics and agrochemical field. What is the role?Coming in as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will be liaising with internal colleagues and external clients and regulatory bodies, to ensure all company products meet regulatory and compliance standards. You will focus closely on E-fate, Toxicology and Ecotoxicology standards. Who are they looking for? BSc Chemistry or similar At least 5 years experience working within Regulatory Affairs Working knowledge of E-Fate, Toxicology and Ecotoxicology This role is open to remote, hybrid and on-site, dependant on your preference and location.If this sounds like you, then please do not hesitate to apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV (word format, no more than 2 sides of A4) Read less

Do you have experience working in an R&D or formulations laboratory? Are you looking for a new opportunity... Read more

Do you have experience working in an R&D or formulations laboratory? Are you looking for a new opportunity to join a market leader in their sector? I am looking for an application chemist to join the Technical Department, where they develop products that are used in a range of speciality chemical industries. What are the responsibilities of the role?You will be contributing to the development of application testing, whilst developing new products that are unique to customer applications. This will include taking into account and calculating scale-up feasibility. There will also be some collaboration with the sales team, to assist with technical discussions and occasional site visits. Who are they looking for?BSc Chemistry (or similar discipline) is essential - MSc/PhD is desirableExperience working in R&D, applications or Formulations is essential Project management and customer support experience would be desirable If this sounds like you, then do not hesitate to apply with an up-to-date CV (word format, no more than 2 sides of A4) Please note, this role/client cannot provide sponsorship. Read less

Opportunity to join a global leader in cutting edge technology solutions for energy transition. As a Senior Technical... Read more

Opportunity to join a global leader in cutting edge technology solutions for energy transition. As a Senior Technical Services Engineer you will be directly involved in progressing catalyst technology to enable customers to produce environmentally friendly fuels. As a Chemical Engineer with experience of hydroprocessing, preferably hydrocracking, you will provide technical support to the sales process, preparing technical proposals and performance evaluations for customer hydrocracking units. You will be a key member of internal projects to improve calculation tools and knowledge creation for upgrading heavy fossil and renewable hydrocarbons into valuable products. Based at our client's site in Copenhagen the role is customer facing involving regular dialogue with customer refineries to provide solutions and support and on-site visits. For more information, or a confidential conversation, please apply or contact Mark Stuart at Smart4Chemicals. Read less

Career transition opportunity to transfer your Process Engineering skills to the Risk & Insurance Sector. Our client is... Read more

Career transition opportunity to transfer your Process Engineering skills to the Risk & Insurance Sector. Our client is the world's leading Risk Management and Insurance Broker. Their risk team comprises Risk Engineers who joined from the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Construction, and Power sectors. Chemical, Civil, Process, and Operational Engineers by education and experience, our client trains you to apply your knowledge to Risk Engineering. Owing to continuing growth, there is an opportunity to join our client as a Energy Risk Engineer based in Dubai. The key responsibility of the Risk Engineer is to conduct Risk Survey's at clients sites and compile a detailed Risk Report. It is a client facing role, involving meetings with relevant client engineers and senior management during surveys, and presenting survey findings as part of brokering services. Typically 60-90 days per year are spent on client sites, the rest of the time is office / hybrid based compiling your report. You should have experience of working in a Process Engineering, Process Safety or Operational role within a refinery or petro-chemical site. We have been helping our client to recruit their Risk Engineers for over 10 years. Those people we have helped have told us they particularly enjoy the variety of the work, getting to see the different ways different companies do things, and seeing a variety of project / facility types rather than spending years on the same facility. You will be rewarded with a competitive tax free package and excellent benefits. To learn more, or for a confidential conversation, please apply or contact Mark Stuart at Smart4Chemicals. Read less

Opportunity for a Process Safety Engineer to join an award winning polymers and specialist chemicals manufacturer in Greater... Read more

Opportunity for a Process Safety Engineer to join an award winning polymers and specialist chemicals manufacturer in Greater Manchester. As a Senior Process Saftey Engineer you will be responsible for technical safety support, ensuring implementation of process safety and regulatory requirements including DSEAR and COMAH. Duties include;Produce technical safety and process engineering deliverablesDevelop safety engineering philosophiesChair, lead and participate in process safety assessments / studies including HAZID, HAZOP and SILInput to project design assurance reviews (P&ID, constructability, etc)Develop and implement functional safety plans You should have;Degree qualified in relevant engineering disciplineRelevant professional experience working as a Process Safety Engineer at a senior levelExperience and proficiency in process operationsDemonstrable knowledge of COMAH, DESAR plus latest risk assessment techniques / relevant H&S legislationDemonstrable experience of leading safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA)Technically proficient in all areas of process safety and loss prevention (HAZOP, PHA, etc) For more information or a confidential conversation please contact Mark Stuart at Smart4Checmials. Read less

Smart4Chemicals are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our high performing Lancaster office, focusing within the Coatings... Read more

Smart4Chemicals are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our high performing Lancaster office, focusing within the Coatings & Adhesives markets.About Us:Smart4Chemicals is a dynamic and forward-thinking recruitment agency specialising in global niche markets. With a proven track record of connecting exceptional talent with industry-leading clients, we are now expanding our reach in the US Coatings and Adhesives markets. We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to drive growth and deliver outstanding results in this exciting sector.At Smart4Chemicals, we do things differently. We're not about flashy gimmicks or superficial rewards. Our focus is on professionalism, expertise, and creating long-term success for our clients, candidates, and consultants alike. If you're looking for a place to grow, learn, and excel in a supportive and structured environment, you've come to the right place.We are excited to share that we have recently been acquired by nGAGE Talent, and as part of this transition, we have re-branded as Smart4Chemicals and Smart4Sciences - now part of one of the 50 largest recruitment groups in the world. This change has opened up significant opportunities for growth within our organisation, and we're expanding our team to meet the increasing demand for our professional recruitment services. The Role:As a Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in building and nurturing client relationships within the US Coatings and Adhesives industry. You will leverage your expertise to source high-calibre candidates, manage the recruitment process end-to-end, and contribute to the continued success of our business in this competitive market. What We Offer:Competitive base salary with an uncapped commission structure.Clear career progression opportunities.Comprehensive training and development programs.A supportive and collaborative work environment.Access to cutting-edge recruitment tools and resources. What We're Looking For:Previous experience working in recruitment, or experience in a sales environment.Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.A results-driven mindset with a track record of achieving targets.A proactive and entrepreneurial approach. Read less