Process Research Chemist

About us: Lucite International is the global leader in the design, development and manufacture of Methyl Methacrylate (MMA). As part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) we are passionate about sustainability and respect for the environment. They are key elements of a powerful concept that we call KAITEKI and it’s at the very heart of why we are in business. We are working on developing our processes to help us to reduce our environmental footprint and make a difference to the local community wherever we are. Lucite International has gained a strong reputation for innovation and R&D, winning international awards for technology development and commercialisation. Our commitment to R&D is central to our business success and we are seeking to recruit a Process Research Chemist to join our R&D Team in the Strategic Projects Group based at our Wilton Centre offices in the North East of England. The talented, multidisciplinary team at Wilton is a key part of a global Lucite/MCC human resources network, responsible for profitable growth of our business worldwide. About the role: As a Process Research Chemist , you will use your high-level chemistry research skills to conceive and execute process chemistry research projects in support of existing processes, as well as new and innovative process developments. Lucite is committed to lowering operating cost and carbon footprint of existing processes, as well as developing new processes, and this commitment is dependent on high-quality chemistry input. You will initiate and execute development programmes using novel synthetic organic, metallo-organic and homogeneous/heterogeneous catalyst chemistry, in an industrial research laboratory and pilot plant setting. This entails execution of work in laboratory and pilot plant, analysis and interpretation of data, documentation and presentation of learning and knowledge gained. Lucite is committed to safety excellence at all scales of operation and sites - you will be expected to not only adhere to the high standards of safety and compliance, but also proactively contribute to our safety culture. The role requires working cross functionally with internal and external teams (chemists and process engineers), and collaboration with suppliers, universities and colleagues in MCC, as well as day to day supervision of university placement students at Lucite. The ability to successfully communicate with people across a diverse range of disciplines, locations and cultures is therefore essential for the role. Lucite/MCC has active staff development programmes that you will participate in, and we want to help our staff to be the best that they can be. About you: To be successful in this role you will: · have a chemistry degree and PhD, with specialism in organic, organometallic and inorganic synthesis. Candidates with postdoctoral experience and/or some level of industrial experience in the chemical industry are also welcome to apply · have a passion for science, including practical wet chemistry, and motivation to carry out novel and useful work that is deployed on full-scale technology to make a difference in operating cost and carbon footprint · Be professional, disciplined and ethical in working with both internal and external partner organisations · Have excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with the right range of people in different organisations, and influence individuals in different functions · Have high standards with respect to quality of execution and delivery of experimental science projects, coupled with data analysis and interpretation skills to help utilise the output of the experimental projects in real-life applications · Well-developed problem solving, numeric and analytical skills, with the ability to work creatively and flexibly · have a proactive and positive attitude to learning and self-development, to further build your skill set and maximise your contribution Join Us To apply for this exciting opportunity, visit our careers site and apply directly for the role https://apply.lucite.careers/jobs/vacancy/298/description Closing date for applications: 17 th April 2020 This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89845560