Chemical Development Technologist - Textiles & Fabrics

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Chemical Development Technologist to join their team in the Somerset area. This role is pivotal in providing technical support and ensuring quality standards are met while overseeing the transition of projects from development to production. You will leverage your degree in chemistry or a related field, along with your hands-on experience with fabrics and textiles, to drive new product development. If you are adaptable and proactive with a strong technical background, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in chemistry, polymer chemistry, or materials science.
• Industrial experience with fabrics and textiles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support through lab investigations and tests.
• Assist in transitioning projects from development to production.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Technical Acumen

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Polymer Chemistry

Degree in Materials Science

Tools

Testing Apparatus

Job description

Smart4Chemicals are currently looking to recruit a Chemical Development Technologist for one of our clients based in the Somerset area.

To be considered for the role of Chemical Development Technologist you must be degree educated in chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science or a closely related subject. You must also possess industrial experience in working with fabrics and textiles.

As a Chemical Development Technologist you will be responsible for providing technical support, overseeing quality & transition manager in addition to liaising with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.

Role requirements:

1. Degree educated as a minimum in chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science or a closely related subject.
2. Any experience with working to a variety of quality standards highly desirable.
3. Possess strong level of commercial and technical acumen so you can become adaptable and proactive in identifying new products & processes.
4. Previous experience in working with fabrics & textiles essential.

Role responsibilities:

1. Actively provide technical support through thorough and precise lab investigations, tests and trials.
2. Work with quality and operational teams to assist in the transition of projects from development to standard production.
3. Provide a high level of competency when it comes to using required testing apparatus, calibrating and recording findings and identifying external testing facilities as needed.