Development Chemist

smart4chemicals; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of commercial coatings in Manchester is seeking a Development Chemist to enhance their R&D team. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Chemistry and experience in formulations R&D, particularly with surface coatings. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining formulations, testing raw materials, and assisting production. This is a full-time permanent role offering a great advancement opportunity in your career.

Qualifications

• Educated to a BSc or higher in Chemistry or a related field.
• Previous experience in formulations R&D laboratory with surface coatings.
• Proven ability to problem solve in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and maintain formulations.
• Quality testing all raw materials as they come in.
• Assist production and help plan pilot plants.

Skills

Problem solving in technical environments

Familiarity with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards

Education

BSc or higher in Chemistry or a related field

Job description

Development Chemist

Location: Manchester

Full Time | Permanent

Are you a skilled R&D Chemist that's looking to take a step up in your career? We're working with a leading manufacturer of commercial coatings who are looking for someone just like you to join their R&D team.

What You'll Be Doing

The role's primary focus will be on developing new and maintaining formulations, quality testing all raw materials as they come in and assisting production as needed. You will also be expected to help plan pilot plants and scale up operations to be handed over to the production facility and investigate customer complaints as they arise.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Educated to a BSc or higher in Chemistry or a related field
• Previous experience working in a formulations R&D laboratory with surface coatings, preferably paints
• Proven ability to problem solve in technical environments
• Familiarity with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards in laboratory and industrial settings

Desirable

• A full UK driver's license for travel to the production facility when needed
• Previous colour matching experience

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