Chemist

Whitehall Recruitment Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Paint Chemist to join a specialist team in Redditch. The role involves active participation in the development and testing of paints and coatings, with responsibilities including colour matching and technical support for customers. Candidates should have a good understanding of laboratory equipment, excellent analytical skills, and attention to detail. Flexible working hours and generous holiday allowance are offered.

Benefits

32 days holidays including bank holidays

Flexible salary according to experience

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Understanding of laboratory equipment is essential.
• Ability to recognise colour differentials is crucial.
• Must possess excellent analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development, matching, and testing of colours in paints.
• Support new product development and QA in the laboratory.
• Provide technical support to customers and sales team.

Skills

Understanding of laboratory equipment

Ability to recognise colour differentials

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Role; Chemist, Scientist, Laboratory Technician,

Sector; Paints, Coatings, Inks

Salary flexible according to the experience of the candidate, with 32 days holidays (including bank holidays and period between Christmas and New Year). Working hours Monday – Thursday 8:30-5pm, Friday 8:30-3:30pm

Our Client develops and manufactures specialist chemical and paint products for the finishing industry. With many years of experience in providing organic coatings, with significant success in the glass industry the company wishes to further expand its technology, both in this and other markets. The company now have an opportunity for a Paint Chemist to come and join their Paint team.

The role will develop over time so we are looking for a flexible and adaptable candidate who is keen to take on additional responsibilities to help to move the company forward. The role would suit an individual who is self-motivated as they will plan their own workloads once all actions have been agreed and prioritised.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Paint Chemist will be responsible for;

Responsibilities

• Active participation in the development, matching and testing of colours in our full range of paints and coatings
• Matching colours to recognised standards and/or to customer requirements.
• To support other areas in the laboratory such as new product development projects and QA.
• Discussion of problems and resolutions with customers and the sales team to provide technical support.
• Support internal QA and manufacturing staff with technical issues.

Candidate Profile

• Understanding of laboratory equipment
• Ability to recognise colour differentials
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Scrupulous attention to detail, well organised and a team player who can show initiative to get involved in all aspects of the role