Research Scientist
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Research Scientist will join a global R&D team with a commitment to driving new product chemistry and process development capabilities across all businesses within Cargill Bioindustrial.
In this role, you will be laboratory-based, and work under the guidance of senior research scientists to deliver industrial chemical process development, product improvements and piloting efforts. You will collaborate with research teams, manufacturing sites, commercial teams and supporting functions (product safety, quality, regulatory, IP, supply chain, etc.), to execute business defined research projects in a timely manner.
Location: United Kingdom, York (YO41 1LZ)
You will be based in York but expected to work at the Hull location (HU6 7PH) for up to 50% of the time, based on project needs. Therefore, the ability to commute to both locations is required.
Key Accountabilities
- Conduct synthesis experiments for target specialty molecules (typically using esterification, amidation and hydrogenation) and develop scalable, safe, and cost-effective chemical processes for manufacturing.
- Assist in the research of new process technologies to update manufacturing capabilities and improve process efficiency.
- Perform chemical analytical testing and characterisation. Analyse and interpret data to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
- Write comprehensive scientific technical reports and deliver oral technical presentations to audiences of varying levels and disciplines.
- Understand chemical health and safety and participate in laboratory COSHH and risk assessments. Support and comply with corporate and local safety policies and procedures.
- Manage and plan workflows for multiple projects, prioritise and execute according to planned timeframes.
- Apply scientific rigour and meticulous attention to detail to solving technical problems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
- Strong knowledge of organic chemistry and experience in laboratory synthesis skills
- Active driving license, (cat.B).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience of wet chemistry methods and analytical instrumentation principles.
- Work experience in an industrial chemistry laboratory environment.
- Understanding and knowledge of oleochemicals
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.
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