Senior Plant Chemist

This is a rare opportunity to spend 18 months in Auckland, New Zealand, before relocating to the West Midlands, UK. Ideal for an experienced professional seeking international exposure, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise in a new market, build cross-cultural leadership skills, and gain global best-practice experience while enjoying a unique personal adventure.

The Senior Plant Chemist will:

• Lead and mentor a skilled analytical chemistry team.
• Set up and manage an on-site laboratory to support plant operations.
• Develop and implement sampling and analytical protocols.
• Perform and oversee analysis using MP-AES, ICP-OES/MS, UV/vis, XRD, and TGA.
• Optimise process stages including extraction, precipitation, and crystallisation.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to troubleshoot plant challenges and drive continuous improvement.

The Senior Plant Chemist will have:

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related field.
• 4+ years' experience in a commercial analytical or chemical laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of inorganic analytical chemistry and method optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with MP-AES, ICP-OES, UV/vis, TGA, and XRD.
• Proven experience in method validation, compliance, and instrumentation.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.

Ready to take your career global and make an impact in sustainable technology? If you're a hands-on, innovative chemist looking to lead a team and drive real-world change, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join an exciting, forward-thinking company on this journey.