At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate large-scale reactors and perform kilo-scale chemistry with minimal supervision.
- Company: Join Onyx Scientific, a leading pharmaceutical CDMO in Sunderland.
- Benefits: Enjoy company events, cycle to work scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a growing industry.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact in a supportive and collaborative scientific environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry and experience in laboratory or manufacturing settings.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Are you a chemist looking for a hands-on role where you can apply your technical expertise at scale and make a tangible impact? At Onyx Scientific, we partner with academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical organisations worldwide, providing high-quality scientific support from early discovery through to commercial manufacture. Due to continued growth, we're looking for GMP Chemists to join our commercial manufacturing team.
The Role
As a Large Scale Chemist, you will play a central role in scale-up activities, operating reactors in the 50L–100L range while working in line with company safety standards and SOPs. You will support the delivery of reliable, high-quality outputs and collaborate closely with colleagues across the business.
- Perform kilo-scale chemistry with minimal supervision
- Operate large-scale reactor processes safely and effectively
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and housekeeping
- Write weekly reports with support and guidance
- Review completed documentation for accuracy and compliance
- Identify and report issues relating to paperwork or documentation
- Comply fully with company SOPs and training requirements
- Communicate delays, challenges, or issues clearly and constructively
The role may involve shift work at a future date.
About You
We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented chemist who enjoys practical laboratory and manufacturing work within a structured, regulated environment. You'll be committed to working safely, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time. You'll be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively while contributing positively to team objectives.
- Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- Strong understanding of chemical techniques and laboratory practices.
- Experience working safely in laboratory or manufacturing environments.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly relating to documentation and compliance.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
- Ability to follow procedures accurately and work within regulated systems.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of kilo-scale or large-scale chemical processing
- Exposure to GMP-regulated environments
- Experience working within manufacturing, scale-up, or pilot plant operations
- Experience with advanced chemical processes such as gas reactions or air-sensitive chemistry
- Familiarity with SOP-driven quality systems and documentation requirements
What You'll Bring
- A proactive and self-motivated approach
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability and a continuous improvement mindset
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet operational requirements
- A collaborative attitude and willingness to support colleagues across teams
- A positive and enthusiastic approach to contributing to team success
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work on meaningful manufacturing and scale-up projects
- A supportive and collaborative scientific environment
- Career development within a growing pharmaceutical CDMO
Benefits
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health
Large Scale Chemist employer: Onyx Scientific
At Onyx Scientific, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where Large Scale Chemists can thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through career development opportunities within our expanding pharmaceutical CDMO, alongside benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and engaging company events. Located in Sunderland, you will be part of a team that values safety, quality, and innovation, making a tangible impact in the field of chemistry.
