RD&E Chemist

at  Ecolab

Purolite, an Ecolab company, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking a Chemist at our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Llantrisant, Wales!
At Purolite, we manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It’s an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.
Purolite is seeking a Chemist who will work within the UK RD&E team and contribute to the pipeline of innovative product launches by conducting new product development/innovation based in Purolite’s high-tech synthetic RD&E laboratories. This role typically reports to the project/program leader or more senior technical leader.

• Work within the New Product Development/Innovation team – dedicated to growing the product portfolio of novel high-performing bioprocessing resins.
• Work alongside fellow NPD group members, Application, and Process Development teams to develop robust and reproducible processes which can commercialized.
• Perform synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of resins as part of the NPI process, from proof of concept through to optimization and scale-up/process development support.
• Perform optimisation exercises to improve process efficiency and reduce costs for existing processes where required.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of the research and development conducted, in addition to monthly reporting of updates and concise scientific R&D Report writing.
• Perform literature searches of research papers, patents and publications to keep up to date with latest developments.
• Assist with maintaining the required level of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) within the laboratory including upkeep of SHE databases (e.g. COSHH, SDS, Risk Assessments) and SHE reporting.
• Work under general supervision on assigned tasks or portions of projects.