Process Chemist
BH-322623
Posted: 13/01/2026
- Competitive hourly rate, up to 39days holiday
- Scotland Scotland Grangemouth
- Contract
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Life Sciences
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.
What You’ll Do
Process Development & Optimisation
Experience
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.
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.
What You’ll Do
Process Development & Optimisation
- Lead laboratory programmes to develop and improve chemical manufacturing processes
- Design and execute experiments to deliver safe, efficient, and scalable processes
- Act as a process chemistry expert, supporting Process Development, Supply Chain, and project teams
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous process improvement
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with site, company, and regulatory requirements
- Produce clear, concise technical reports documenting results and recommendations
Experience
- Strong background in process development chemistry, including:
- Experimental design and statistical data analysis
- Scale-up and manufacturing support
- Solid hands-on laboratory and analytical experience Critical Capabilities
- Sharp problem-solving skills with the confidence to tackle complex challenges
- Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and presentation
- Ability to build strong working relationships across technical and non-technical teams
- Strong understanding of physico-chemical principles applied to process development
- Results-focused with strong execution capability
- Sound technical judgment and self-awareness
- Curious, continuously learning, and open with knowledge-sharing
- A collaborative team player who builds trust quickly
- Solid hands-on laboratory and analytical experience Critical Capabilities
- 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.