Senior Research and Development Chemist in Ebbw Vale

Candour Talent are recruiting a Senior Research and Development Chemist to join their client’s team in the Ebbw Vale area. * Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent * Location: Ebbw Vale * Salary: £38-43k + Annual Bonus * Benefits: Excellent, including Company Pension Scheme. An excellent opportunity for an experienced R&D Chemist with excellent New Product Development and Project Management skills to join our multi-national client based in Ebbw Vale. The successful candidate will join a small, dynamic R&D team and will be responsible for leading site projects utilising project management techniques to develop and improve products and processes. We encourage applicants with a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines to apply. The Role: * Lead and deliver R&D projects, overseeing the design and development of new materials and the optimisation of manufacturing processes through laboratory and production-scale trials. * Organise and manage business continuity projects, including the dual sourcing of key raw materials, by coordinating activities with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers. * Partner with cross-functional teams to drive site improvement initiatives, leading and supporting projects focused on process enhancement, operational efficiency, and the introduction of new equipment. * Prepare and approve documentation supporting design control and validation activities, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, customer requirements, and internal stage-gate processes (e.g., CIC). * Provide technical leadership and project management support to team members, departments, and sites, ensuring activities align with the FPM strategy and are supported by appropriate project documentation. * Act as a mentor to new team members, including placement students, providing guidance and support on project delivery and professional development. * Identify and champion new opportunities through technological awareness (e.g. literature and patent reviews) and market insights gained from trade shows, conferences, supplier engagements, and customer visits, translating these into innovative product and process development opportunities. * Ensure all R&D documentation, including work instructions and forms, is regularly reviewed, maintained, and improved in compliance with internal procedures, ISO standards, and industry best practices. * Support the planning, prioritisation, and scheduling of laboratory and manufacturing trials across all site R&D projects. * Manage the site COSHH system, ensuring chemical records, risk assessments, and associated documentation are maintained, compliant, and up to date, while providing support to system users across the site. * Complete routine project administration activities for assigned projects, including product costing and the creation and maintenance of product data within SAP and QPDC The Ideal Candidate: * Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science * A minimum of 5 years of industrial experience of technical product development and project management * Project Management certification e.g. Prince 2, Agile, and/or proven experience using these methodologies * Lean Systems Green Belt or equivalent Lean/OPEX certification * Good understanding of HSE and chemical safety regulation (COSHH, COMAH, REACH) * Good understanding of ISO 13485 Medical Device Standard and Regulatory Requirements * Demonstrated working knowledge of Operational Excellence (OPEX) tools * Have experience of working in a laboratory environment * You will have a good IT knowledge including Microsoft Office Sponsorship is not available with this role. INDP1 How to Apply: Email Address: adele @ candourtalent. co. uk We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV. Who are we at Candour Talent? At our award-winning recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on building strong connections with both our clients and candidates. We operate as both a recruitment specialist for permanent recruitment and a recruitment business for the supply of temporary workers, ensuring that we can effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients and candidates. With a dedicated and passionate team of professionals, we're committed to taking time to understand your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations ensuring that we match you with opportunities that not only align with your professional goals but also inspire you to thrive. 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