Talent STEM are partnering with a well-established chemical manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and manufacturing excellence across specialist chemical products. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Analytical Chemist to join their laboratory team. This is a hands-on analytical role with a strong emphasis on Gas Chromatography (GC), supporting quality control and manufacturing through routine analysis, investigations and continuous improvement activities. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist looking to join a successful chemical manufacturing business. The successful candidate will spend much of their time using Gas Chromatography (GC) alongside HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer and classical wet chemistry techniques to analyse raw materials, intermediates and finished products. Strong practical GC experience is essential. HPLC experience is also required, but applicants with extensive GC experience and more limited HPLC exposure are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities - Analyse raw materials, intermediates and finished products. - Perform routine and non-routine testing using Gas Chromatography (GC). - Carry out analysis using HPLC, FTIR and Karl Fischer instrumentation. - Perform wet chemistry including titrations and related analytical techniques. - Prepare samples, standards and reagents. - Review, interpret and report analytical data. - Support investigations into out-of-specification (OOS) results. - Maintain and calibrate analytical instrumentation. - Complete laboratory documentation in accordance with quality procedures. - Support continuous improvement within the laboratory. - Work closely with production and technical teams. - Ensure compliance with HSE, COSHH and laboratory quality standards. About You We're looking for an Analytical Chemist with industrial laboratory experience gained within chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or a similar process industry. You will have: - A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. - Previous experience within an industrial analytical laboratory. - Strong hands-on Gas Chromatography (GC) experience. - Experience using HPLC (working knowledge is acceptable where GC is a strength). - Experience with FTIR and Karl Fischer would be advantageous. - Wet chemistry experience including titrations. - Strong attention to detail and excellent record keeping. - Good understanding of laboratory quality systems and safe working practices. - The ability to manage multiple priorities within a manufacturing environment. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a respected chemical manufacturer where analytical science plays a key role in product quality and manufacturing. You'll join a supportive laboratory team, work with a wide range of analytical techniques and have genuine opportunities to develop your technical expertise within an established manufacturing environment. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future. For a confidential discussion, please contact Talent STEM. Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, chemical, engineering, environmental, waste, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and FMCG sectors.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Talent STEM are partnering with a well-established chemical manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and manufacturing excellence across specialist chemical products. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Analytical Chemist to join their laboratory team. This is a hands-on analytical role with a strong emphasis on Gas Chromatography (GC), supporting quality control and manufacturing through routine analysis, investigations and continuous improvement activities. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist looking to join a successful chemical manufacturing business. The successful candidate will spend much of their time using Gas Chromatography (GC) alongside HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer and classical wet chemistry techniques to analyse raw materials, intermediates and finished products. Strong practical GC experience is essential. HPLC experience is also required, but applicants with extensive GC experience and more limited HPLC exposure are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities - Analyse raw materials, intermediates and finished products. - Perform routine and non-routine testing using Gas Chromatography (GC). - Carry out analysis using HPLC, FTIR and Karl Fischer instrumentation. - Perform wet chemistry including titrations and related analytical techniques. - Prepare samples, standards and reagents. - Review, interpret and report analytical data. - Support investigations into out-of-specification (OOS) results. - Maintain and calibrate analytical instrumentation. - Complete laboratory documentation in accordance with quality procedures. - Support continuous improvement within the laboratory. - Work closely with production and technical teams. - Ensure compliance with HSE, COSHH and laboratory quality standards. About You We're looking for an Analytical Chemist with industrial laboratory experience gained within chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or a similar process industry. You will have: - A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. - Previous experience within an industrial analytical laboratory. - Strong hands-on Gas Chromatography (GC) experience. - Experience using HPLC (working knowledge is acceptable where GC is a strength). - Experience with FTIR and Karl Fischer would be advantageous. - Wet chemistry experience including titrations. - Strong attention to detail and excellent record keeping. - Good understanding of laboratory quality systems and safe working practices. - The ability to manage multiple priorities within a manufacturing environment. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a respected chemical manufacturer where analytical science plays a key role in product quality and manufacturing. You'll join a supportive laboratory team, work with a wide range of analytical techniques and have genuine opportunities to develop your technical expertise within an established manufacturing environment. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future. For a confidential discussion, please contact Talent STEM. Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, chemical, engineering, environmental, waste, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and FMCG sectors.
Talent STEM are partnering with a growing speciality chemical manufacturer supplying high-quality products into a range of industrial markets. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Organic Process Development Chemist to join their technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Organic Chemist with around 2 3 years' industrial experience who is looking to develop their career within process development and chemical manufacturing. The Opportunity Working across the laboratory and pilot plant, you'll support the development, optimisation and scale-up of organic chemical processes, helping to transfer laboratory processes into manufacturing. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be involved in organic synthesis, distillation, process scale-up and continuous improvement while working alongside experienced chemists and production teams. Key Responsibilities - Carry out organic synthesis and process development activities from laboratory scale through to pilot-scale manufacture (approximately 0.5 kg to 20 kg) - Perform laboratory and pilot-scale distillations to support process development and manufacturing - Apply purification techniques including crystallisation, separations and product isolation - Support the scale-up of chemical processes into manufacturing operations - Assist with process optimisation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement projects - Carry out occasional analytical testing using HPLC, GC, FTIR and Karl Fischer where required to support development activities - Accurately record experimental work, process data and technical documentation - Work safely with hazardous chemicals in accordance with COSHH and site HSE procedures - Collaborate with production, quality and technical teams to ensure successful process transfer and manufacturing performance About You We're looking for a practical, enthusiastic Organic Chemist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and wants to build a career in process development within the chemical manufacturing industry. You'll ideally have: - A degree in Chemistry, ideally specialising in Organic Chemistry - Around 2 3 years' industrial experience following graduation - Experience of organic synthesis within a chemical manufacturing, process development or pilot plant environment - Practical scale-up experience, ideally from approximately 0.5 kg to 20 kg - Hands-on distillation experience (essential) - Experience of purification techniques including crystallisation and product isolation - A working knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC and GC (routine analytical testing is not a core part of the role) - A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail - Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing chemical manufacturer where you'll gain exposure to the full process development lifecycle, from laboratory-scale chemistry through to pilot plant and manufacturing. You'll work alongside experienced technical professionals on a wide variety of organic chemistry projects, developing your expertise in scale-up, process optimisation and manufacturing support while building a long-term career within the speciality chemicals industry. For a confidential discussion, please contact Talent STEM directly. Important: Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and applications requiring sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered. Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, medical device and FMCG sectors.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Talent STEM are partnering with a growing speciality chemical manufacturer supplying high-quality products into a range of industrial markets. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Organic Process Development Chemist to join their technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Organic Chemist with around 2 3 years' industrial experience who is looking to develop their career within process development and chemical manufacturing. The Opportunity Working across the laboratory and pilot plant, you'll support the development, optimisation and scale-up of organic chemical processes, helping to transfer laboratory processes into manufacturing. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be involved in organic synthesis, distillation, process scale-up and continuous improvement while working alongside experienced chemists and production teams. Key Responsibilities - Carry out organic synthesis and process development activities from laboratory scale through to pilot-scale manufacture (approximately 0.5 kg to 20 kg) - Perform laboratory and pilot-scale distillations to support process development and manufacturing - Apply purification techniques including crystallisation, separations and product isolation - Support the scale-up of chemical processes into manufacturing operations - Assist with process optimisation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement projects - Carry out occasional analytical testing using HPLC, GC, FTIR and Karl Fischer where required to support development activities - Accurately record experimental work, process data and technical documentation - Work safely with hazardous chemicals in accordance with COSHH and site HSE procedures - Collaborate with production, quality and technical teams to ensure successful process transfer and manufacturing performance About You We're looking for a practical, enthusiastic Organic Chemist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and wants to build a career in process development within the chemical manufacturing industry. You'll ideally have: - A degree in Chemistry, ideally specialising in Organic Chemistry - Around 2 3 years' industrial experience following graduation - Experience of organic synthesis within a chemical manufacturing, process development or pilot plant environment - Practical scale-up experience, ideally from approximately 0.5 kg to 20 kg - Hands-on distillation experience (essential) - Experience of purification techniques including crystallisation and product isolation - A working knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC and GC (routine analytical testing is not a core part of the role) - A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail - Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing chemical manufacturer where you'll gain exposure to the full process development lifecycle, from laboratory-scale chemistry through to pilot plant and manufacturing. You'll work alongside experienced technical professionals on a wide variety of organic chemistry projects, developing your expertise in scale-up, process optimisation and manufacturing support while building a long-term career within the speciality chemicals industry. For a confidential discussion, please contact Talent STEM directly. Important: Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and applications requiring sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered. Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, medical device and FMCG sectors.
Shape the Future of Corporate Compliance Talent STEM is partnering with an established international manufacturing organisation to recruit a Group Compliance Manager. This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to establish and lead a Group-wide corporate compliance framework across an international business operating in multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Legal, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, HR and Operations, ensuring robust governance, ethical business practices and effective compliance programmes are embedded throughout the organisation. If you're looking for an opportunity to build a compliance function, influence senior decision-makers and make a lasting impact within a global manufacturing business, this could be the role for you. The Role Key responsibilities will include: - Developing and implementing the Group's corporate compliance framework. - Creating policies covering anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, export controls, competition law, anti-money laundering, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, and modern slavery. - Developing compliance risk assessment methodologies and maintaining the Group compliance risk register. - Leading third-party due diligence processes for suppliers, distributors, agents and commercial partners. -Providing compliance guidance to Commercial and Procurement teams. - Supporting supplier governance and third-party risk management activities. - Assisting with whistleblowing investigations and wider compliance matters. - Designing and delivering compliance training and awareness programmes. - Monitoring compliance performance and preparing reports for senior leadership. Developing the long-term roadmap for the continued growth of the compliance function. About You We're interested in professionals with experience in corporate compliance, governance, legal compliance, risk or internal audit gained within manufacturing, industrial or commercial organisations. You may currently be working as a: - Group Compliance Manager - Compliance Manager - Corporate Compliance Manager - Ethics & Compliance Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager - Internal Audit Manager - Legal Counsel with significant compliance responsibilities You'll ideally have experience of: Developing and implementing corporate compliance programmes. Governance and risk management. - Third-party due diligence. Anti-bribery and corruption compliance. - Export controls and sanctions. - Competition or antitrust law. - Policy development and implementation. - Influencing senior stakeholders across an international organisation. - A legal, compliance, audit or related professional qualification would be advantageous. Please Note This is a corporate compliance position and is not a Regulatory Affairs, REACH, CLP, product stewardship or SHEQ role. What's on Offer - Salary up to £95,000 - Excellent benefits package - Opportunity to establish and shape a Group compliance function - Exposure to international operations - Long-term career development within a successful global manufacturing business - International travel as part of the role Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future. Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to supporting the scientific, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, medical device and FMCG sectors across the UK.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Shape the Future of Corporate Compliance Talent STEM is partnering with an established international manufacturing organisation to recruit a Group Compliance Manager. This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to establish and lead a Group-wide corporate compliance framework across an international business operating in multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Legal, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, HR and Operations, ensuring robust governance, ethical business practices and effective compliance programmes are embedded throughout the organisation. If you're looking for an opportunity to build a compliance function, influence senior decision-makers and make a lasting impact within a global manufacturing business, this could be the role for you. The Role Key responsibilities will include: - Developing and implementing the Group's corporate compliance framework. - Creating policies covering anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, export controls, competition law, anti-money laundering, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, and modern slavery. - Developing compliance risk assessment methodologies and maintaining the Group compliance risk register. - Leading third-party due diligence processes for suppliers, distributors, agents and commercial partners. -Providing compliance guidance to Commercial and Procurement teams. - Supporting supplier governance and third-party risk management activities. - Assisting with whistleblowing investigations and wider compliance matters. - Designing and delivering compliance training and awareness programmes. - Monitoring compliance performance and preparing reports for senior leadership. Developing the long-term roadmap for the continued growth of the compliance function. About You We're interested in professionals with experience in corporate compliance, governance, legal compliance, risk or internal audit gained within manufacturing, industrial or commercial organisations. You may currently be working as a: - Group Compliance Manager - Compliance Manager - Corporate Compliance Manager - Ethics & Compliance Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager - Internal Audit Manager - Legal Counsel with significant compliance responsibilities You'll ideally have experience of: Developing and implementing corporate compliance programmes. Governance and risk management. - Third-party due diligence. Anti-bribery and corruption compliance. - Export controls and sanctions. - Competition or antitrust law. - Policy development and implementation. - Influencing senior stakeholders across an international organisation. - A legal, compliance, audit or related professional qualification would be advantageous. Please Note This is a corporate compliance position and is not a Regulatory Affairs, REACH, CLP, product stewardship or SHEQ role. What's on Offer - Salary up to £95,000 - Excellent benefits package - Opportunity to establish and shape a Group compliance function - Exposure to international operations - Long-term career development within a successful global manufacturing business - International travel as part of the role Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future. Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to supporting the scientific, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, medical device and FMCG sectors across the UK.
Talent STEM is supporting a well-established organisation in Kent to recruit a Manufacturing Technician. This is a permanent, full-time role offering the opportunity to work in a modern, regulated manufacturing environment, supporting the production of high-quality products across a technical sector. Key Responsibilities - Carry out daily manufacturing activities within a controlled production environment - Operate, monitor, and maintain process equipment in line with SOPs - Complete accurate production records, ensuring compliance with documentation standards - Report and support resolution of process deviations and equipment issues - Assist with planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement projects - Work closely with quality teams to maintain operational standards - Manage incoming materials and maintain stock levels Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment - Contribute to initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity Experience, Skills & Qualifications Essential: - Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping skills - Ability to follow structured processes in a regulated environment - Physically capable of lifting and handling materials - Flexibility to work a shift rota (including weekends) Desirable: - Previous experience in manufacturing, production or technical operations - Familiarity with quality or compliance standards (ISO, GMP, or similar) Next Steps If you are looking to develop your career in technical manufacturing and want to join a forward-looking organisation, Talent STEM would like to hear from you.
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
Talent STEM is supporting a well-established organisation in Kent to recruit a Manufacturing Technician. This is a permanent, full-time role offering the opportunity to work in a modern, regulated manufacturing environment, supporting the production of high-quality products across a technical sector. Key Responsibilities - Carry out daily manufacturing activities within a controlled production environment - Operate, monitor, and maintain process equipment in line with SOPs - Complete accurate production records, ensuring compliance with documentation standards - Report and support resolution of process deviations and equipment issues - Assist with planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement projects - Work closely with quality teams to maintain operational standards - Manage incoming materials and maintain stock levels Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment - Contribute to initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity Experience, Skills & Qualifications Essential: - Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping skills - Ability to follow structured processes in a regulated environment - Physically capable of lifting and handling materials - Flexibility to work a shift rota (including weekends) Desirable: - Previous experience in manufacturing, production or technical operations - Familiarity with quality or compliance standards (ISO, GMP, or similar) Next Steps If you are looking to develop your career in technical manufacturing and want to join a forward-looking organisation, Talent STEM would like to hear from you.
