Development Chemist

ZipRecruiter; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of high-performance adhesives is seeking a Development Chemist in Alfreton. You will be responsible for developing and improving a product portfolio, working closely with Production and Quality teams. Ideally, you hold a degree in chemistry and have experience in polymer chemistry and laboratory testing. This position offers a full-time, permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Education to Degree level or above in chemistry (or equivalent).
• Some experience in manufacturing with 2-component polymer chemistry.
• Experience in a commercial laboratory and various testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Complete product development tasks and projects on time.
• Work according to a weekly laboratory work plan.
• Support the transfer of new or modified products to production.
• Assist in investigating customer and supplier complaints.
• Compile and interpret data for project reports.

Skills

Product development

Data interpretation

Laboratory testing techniques

Education

Degree level in chemistry or equivalent

Job description

Overview

CK Group are recruiting for a Development Chemist to join a leading manufacturer of high performance adhesives to be based in Alfreton, on a full time, permanent basis.

Development Chemist Role: As a Development Chemist you will contribute to the development and improvement of a portfolio of products.

Responsibilities

• To complete allocated product development tasks and projects to agreed timetable
• To work to a weekly laboratory work plan for the product portfolio.
• To support Production with the transfer of a new product or a modified existing product from laboratory to production
• To support the Senior Product Development Chemists and Quality Manager with the investigation of customer and supplier complaints
• To gather, compile and interpret data in order to contribute to project reports

Your Background

• Education to Degree level or above in chemistry (or equivalent)
• Some experience of working in a manufacturing business involved with 2 component polymer chemistry.
• Experience of working in a commercial laboratory including a range of testing techniques.

Apply

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 149 440 in all correspondence.

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