Daventry, Northamptonshire
Full Time | Permanent
AmegA Sciences plc, part of the global ICL Group, is looking for a Senior Research Chemist I to join our Research & Development team.
For over 40 years, AmegA Sciences has developed specialty products for the fertiliser and surfactant industries, supporting the Agricultural, Horticultural and Amenity sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions that improve nutrient and water use efficiency.
What you will do:
Design and conduct laboratory experiments to support new product development
Develop and evaluate formulations for agricultural, horticultural and turf applications
Carry out stability, analytical and compatibility testing
Analyse and document results, producing technical reports and methodologies
Support product scale-up and troubleshooting activities
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Sales and Marketing teams
Conduct literature and IP reviews to support research projects
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and COSHH requirements
What we're looking for:
Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline
Laboratory experience within R&D, formulation or product development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and record keeping
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Full UK driving licence
Why join us?
Be part of a global organisation with the backing of the ICL Group
Work on innovative technologies with real-world impact
Collaborate with experienced scientists and industry experts
Develop your career in a supportive and growing R&D environment
Interested? We'd love to hear from you.
ICL is a leading global specialty minerals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in the global food, agriculture, and industrial markets.
The company's unique set of natural resources, passionate team of talented employees, and technological ingenuity, create impact by scaling up food production, ensuring food quality, enabling sustainable agriculture and industrial production, and protecting the environment.
The Company employs approximately 12,000 employees worldwide and operates 48 plants in 13 countries worldwide in strategic locations
ICL’s three main pillars that define and set its guidelines:
Ingenuity: our innovation is created by passionate employees, unparalleled R&D infrastructure, and multiple partners, all forming a unique ecosystem.
Care: we focus on doing what is right for our employees, business partners, shareholders, communities, and the environment.
Leadership: we are market leaders in innovation, cost management, and sustainability, thanks to a performance-driven, can-do mindset, and our winning spirit.
