Development Chemist

TieTalent; Flitwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Flitwick is seeking a Development Chemist to lead R&D projects focused on innovation and sustainability. The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD and demonstrates strong communication and project management skills. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical information.
• Ability to manage and lead various projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading R&D projects focusing on innovation and product development.
• Using technical knowledge to develop and adjust product formulations.
• Ensuring products comply with relevant standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

Job description

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About

Do you hold a Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science? Are you passionate about leveraging chemistry to drive industrial innovation and help "Make the World a Better Home"?

Saint- Gobain Exterior Solutions is the brand that cares about building better for people and the planet by offering solutions that deliver sustainability and performance to mortars customers.

We're looking for someone who has a few years of experience as a Development Chemist. If you excel at communicating technical information across all levels of a business, a passion for innovation, are self-motivated, and possess strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, this could be the perfect role for you. The role sits within our R&D team here in Flitwick working closely with our R&D team in Larne, Northern Ireland.

What You'll Be Doing

Researching and leading R&D projects with a focus on innovation Managing new product development, cost saving and sustainability projects. Using technical knowledge to develop and adjust product formulations. Actively seeking to develop knowledge of raw materials and products Taking responsibility for ensuring products are fully tested internally and externally to comply with the relevant standard(s), as agreed with Marketing and Technical. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of standards, policies and regulations that apply to R&D and own product category.What you need to be successful:

Skills

Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information. Ability to lead and manage various projects. Eagerness and willingness to learn. Be creative, proactive and work as part of a team.What you'll get:

Competitive salary + benefits Opportunity to work on a variety of projects Collaborative work environment getting exposure to work with different teamsWe're here to support our colleagues - we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources including Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders to support our workplace. We encourage every colleague to develop and provide the training support required to enable achievement of future goals and aspirations.

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Nice-to-have skills

• Chemistry
• Product Development
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Flitwick, England
  
  

Work experience

• Healthcare
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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