Development Chemist

CK Group; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of high performance adhesives in Alfreton seeks a Development Chemist. You will contribute to product development, support production transfers, and investigate quality issues. The ideal candidate has a degree in chemistry and experience in polymer chemistry within a manufacturing business. The role is full time and permanent.

Qualifications

• Education to Degree level or above in chemistry (or equivalent).
• Experience in manufacturing business with 2 component polymer chemistry.
• Experience in a commercial laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete allocated product development tasks and projects.
• Work to a weekly laboratory work plan.
• Support production with the transfer of new or modified products.
• Support investigation of customer and supplier complaints.
• Gather, compile, and interpret data for project reports.

Skills

Laboratory testing techniques

Data compilation and interpretation

Problem-solving

Education

Degree level education in chemistry

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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