Graduate Production ChemistLocation: Northamptonshire (Close to Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton; 1 hour train to London) Salary: 28,080 per annum Hours:37.5 per weekMon-Thurs: 07:30-16:00Fri: 07:30-14:45 About the RoleJoin a 10-chemist Production team focused on small-scale manufacture (5L-20L) of flavour and fragrance (FandF) chemicals for the global food industry.Role:Synthetic organic chemistry techniquesYou''ll be applying well-established methods of organic synthesis to produce flavour and fragrance compounds. This includes reactions such as esterifications, reductions, oxidations, and condensations, often requiring precise control of temperature, pH, and reagent addition. A strong understanding of reaction mechanisms and lab safety is essentialRoutine manufacturing and new process introductionYour daily tasks will involve the consistent production of chemical batches according to existing protocols. Additionally, you''ll contribute to scaling up and optimising new synthetic routes.Distillation as the main purification methodPost-synthesis, you''ll use distillation-often under reduced pressure-to purify products. This requires familiarity with equipment like rotary evaporators, short-path distillation setups, and vacuum pumps, as well as an understanding of boiling points and separation techniquesLab-based work in one of two Production labYou''ll be stationed in one of the company''s dedicated production laboratories, equipped for small-scale chemical synthesis ..... full job details .....