Development Chemist

Saint Gobain Exterior Solution; Larne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Development Chemist to join their R&D team in Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim. In this role, you will provide scientific input for R&D projects, collaborate with various departments, and contribute to the development of innovative products. The ideal candidate will possess analytical thinking and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a range of benefits, including PMI and bonus.

Benefits

PMI

Bonus

Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity

Enhanced Paternity

Qualifications

• The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and effective planning and communication abilities.
• Must be proactive and able to take initiative in projects.
• Familiarity with technical data and product development processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members for market-leading developments by maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
• Plan and implement new product developments according to the R&D roadmap.
• Assist in the scale-up process from lab to full-scale production, including site trials.
• Prepare product technical and safety data sheets as part of day-to-day lab operations.
• Provide technical support, advice, and training to customers.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Planning and Communication

Own initiative

Technical data

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Development Chemist

Reporting To: R&D Team Lead - Larne

Location: This role will be based at Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim

In the role of Development Chemist, you will be responsible for provision of scientific and technical input into R&D projects, contributing to the development of leading-edge products, planning creative improvements to existing render and coating products and identifying new innovations, which will have a major impact on margin and revenue.

You will form part of the R&D team, reporting to the R&D Team Lead, while collaborating closely with other Development Chemists, Business Development and Commercial Departments on customer technical support, product enhancement and new product development. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of Saint-Gobain Exterior Solutions (SGES) - the new business unit comprising Kilwaughter Minerals and Weber UK and Ireland. This is a full-time permanent role based in Kilwaughter, Co Antrim.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the R&D Team Lead and with close interaction with Business Development, collaborate with Product Managers and the wider team to realise market leading developments - maintaining accurate records, authoring reports and presenting these as required
• Take responsibility for the planning, scheduling and implementation of specific new product developments, product improvement and optimisation projects in accordance with the R&D Roadmap.
• Help control development scale up, from lab scale, through pilot scale to full scale production including involvement in site trials, assessing customer feedback and liaising with other departments to ensure all relevant technical information is in place.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of the R&D laboratory including preparation of product technical and safety data sheets and other H&S requirements; technical support for sales function; re-formulation of existing products and provision of production support.
• Provision of technical support, advice and training to the internal and external customer.
• Assist in the obtaining and maintaining of product and system approvals and certification processes, including CE marking and other approvals.
• Contribution to the company’s Intellectual Property portfolio and embedding of new capabilities into company systems, always adhering to the Company’s confidentiality rules and procedures.
• Represent the company at conferences, trade shows and other events.

Skills and Qualifications

• Analytical thinker
• Planning and Communication
• Own initiative
• Technical data

Benefits

• PMI
• Bonus
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity
• Enhanced Paternity