Major Talent is partnered with a global player within the flavours and fragrance industry who has facilities throughout North America, Asia, and the UK. We are looking to speak with Chemists for an open
Shift Chemist
position. Experience with flavours and/or fragrances is ideal; however, we are open to industry. What is essential is that you have experience with organic chemistry. As a
Shift Chemist , you will be responsible for the operation of the process and associated equipment within the designated area in accordance with standard operating procedures and process work instructions, ensuring that problems are anticipated and acted on to minimize consequences and delays against planned production levels. Shift/working hours:
2 days x 12 hours, 2 nights x 12 hours, then 4 days off. Responsibilities as a Shift Chemist: Read and understand the company safety policy and ensure the safe operation of the plant and designated areas to comply with the policy’s objectives. Ensure that quality food safety standards, as defined by the company standard, are adhered to as necessary. Maintain designated areas in clean and safe working conditions. Ensure that all prescribed safety clothing and equipment are used correctly and maintained in a clean condition and in good working order. Report all incidents and unsafe conditions, contributing to investigations and follow-up actions as necessary. Understand and ensure compliance with the company’s environmental and waste policy, minimizing the environmental impact of chemical manufacture and associated activities. Manage and dispose of waste generated from manufacturing in compliance with company policy. Ensure the efficient processing of products concerning raw materials, labour, plant occupancy, and plant utilization safely. Maintain the designated plant safely and operationally by liaising with maintenance. Follow the production plan whilst on shift, modifying it if necessary after consultation with production management and/or planning. Be accountable for the full and comprehensive recording of process information and adherence to process work instructions. Maintain good housekeeping standards within the designated areas whilst on shift. Monitor processing for non-conformances and report such to the Production Manager. Be accountable for variances against standard yields and times. Where required, be involved in the documentation, development, and scale-up of new processes from the R&D and Process Support departments. Provide support and guidance to the supervisor when required. Be responsible for the training and development of operational staff concerning standard operating procedures, equipment instructions, and process work instructions. Ensure the safe and complete handover of the designated areas to the oncoming shift. Accept the role of a working chemist and ensure that additional duties that may be reasonably assigned to the chemist are fully carried out and adequately handed over to the oncoming shift. Skills required to be a Shift Chemist: Desirable: PhD Chemist. Operational experience in organic chemistry processing. Desirable: Process knowledge of sulphur and heterocyclic-containing materials. Laboratory experience. Good laboratory practice and knowledge of modern organic chemistry. What’s in it for you? Salary circa £37,420 plus £7,200 shift allowance. If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch. Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.
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Shift Chemist
position. Experience with flavours and/or fragrances is ideal; however, we are open to industry. What is essential is that you have experience with organic chemistry. As a
Shift Chemist , you will be responsible for the operation of the process and associated equipment within the designated area in accordance with standard operating procedures and process work instructions, ensuring that problems are anticipated and acted on to minimize consequences and delays against planned production levels. Shift/working hours:
2 days x 12 hours, 2 nights x 12 hours, then 4 days off. Responsibilities as a Shift Chemist: Read and understand the company safety policy and ensure the safe operation of the plant and designated areas to comply with the policy’s objectives. Ensure that quality food safety standards, as defined by the company standard, are adhered to as necessary. Maintain designated areas in clean and safe working conditions. Ensure that all prescribed safety clothing and equipment are used correctly and maintained in a clean condition and in good working order. Report all incidents and unsafe conditions, contributing to investigations and follow-up actions as necessary. Understand and ensure compliance with the company’s environmental and waste policy, minimizing the environmental impact of chemical manufacture and associated activities. Manage and dispose of waste generated from manufacturing in compliance with company policy. Ensure the efficient processing of products concerning raw materials, labour, plant occupancy, and plant utilization safely. Maintain the designated plant safely and operationally by liaising with maintenance. Follow the production plan whilst on shift, modifying it if necessary after consultation with production management and/or planning. Be accountable for the full and comprehensive recording of process information and adherence to process work instructions. Maintain good housekeeping standards within the designated areas whilst on shift. Monitor processing for non-conformances and report such to the Production Manager. Be accountable for variances against standard yields and times. Where required, be involved in the documentation, development, and scale-up of new processes from the R&D and Process Support departments. Provide support and guidance to the supervisor when required. Be responsible for the training and development of operational staff concerning standard operating procedures, equipment instructions, and process work instructions. Ensure the safe and complete handover of the designated areas to the oncoming shift. Accept the role of a working chemist and ensure that additional duties that may be reasonably assigned to the chemist are fully carried out and adequately handed over to the oncoming shift. Skills required to be a Shift Chemist: Desirable: PhD Chemist. Operational experience in organic chemistry processing. Desirable: Process knowledge of sulphur and heterocyclic-containing materials. Laboratory experience. Good laboratory practice and knowledge of modern organic chemistry. What’s in it for you? Salary circa £37,420 plus £7,200 shift allowance. If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch. Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.
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