Getinge

R&D Chemist

Company
Location
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/23/2025
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Description
With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

R&D Chemist

Location: On-site Derby, UK

We are looking for a R&D Chemist for Getinge UKI, based on-site at our UKI Head Office in Derby, East Midlabds. Reporting into the Technical Director, you will play an integral role in the research and development (R&D) team, providing technical support for all R&D activity and other related areas.

Day To Day Responsibilities Will Include

  • Carrying out all work in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS) to agreed timelines and specifications.
  • Perform Technical Service work as requested and communicate results effectively with customers. Process samples in connection with technical service activities, record and report results as appropriate.
  • Provide absence/holiday cover for the manufacturing QC function as required.
  • Carry out R&D work on new products, improvements to existing formulations and evaluation of new and alternative raw materials.
  • Attend QC meetings as required, produce data on QC test results and work on technical improvements in production processes.
  • Represent the department at meetings as required. Produce and present data on project progress and test results.
  • Work effectively with Getinge colleagues and external contacts to achieve the required outcomes.

Who You Are

At Getinge, we are looking for passionate individuals, who are agile, resilient, take responsibility for their development and focus on achieving excellence. They never compromise on quality and always act responsibly remembering that our customers always come first. They enjoy collaboration and working in diverse and international teams and embrace the future.

If you love change, we can make sure that you stay that way!

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

    • Education or qualifications - Degree or equivalent in chemistry or a related discipline (essential).
    • Relevant industrial experience (desirable).
    • Knowledge and experience in chemical formulation. (desirable)
    • IT skills – MS Office
    • Perseverance, patience and attention to detail.
    • The ability to communicate information and working instructions effectively is essential.
Our Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wellness and training programs, to ensure we support your well-being and goals.

About Us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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