Development Chemist

Reed Specialist Recruitment; West Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Reed Specialist Recruitment is assisting with the recruitment of a Development Chemist for a site-based, full-time role in West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will design and develop formulations, oversee initial production, and support CI projects within the technical department.

The role requires a chemistry degree, relevant experience in construction product formulations (e.g., liquids, membranes, adhesives), and a strong grasp of ISO standards.

Formación

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related field.
• Experience as Development Chemist in construction products or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Excellent documentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex data and draw insightful conclusions.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop new product formulations and variants.
• Oversee the initial production of new products, determining quality control testing and specifications.
• Support development and continuous improvement projects within the technical department.
• Maintain rigorous documentation of experimental data, procedures, and conclusions.
• Interpret test results and recommend next steps for project advancement.
• Collaborate with team members to improve test methodologies, procedures, and manufacturing practices.
• Troubleshoot product and process inefficiencies and provide technical support for projects transitioning to market.
• Conduct research to enhance the knowledge and capabilities of the technical department.

Conocimientos

Quality control

Data interpretation

Documentation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Educación

Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

Job Type: Full-time, site based, permanent

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £30k - £38k p/annum DOE

Hours: 08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 16:00 on Friday, flexitime opportunities e.g. 07:00 - 15:30

Industry: Construction productsWe are seeking a Development Chemist to join our client's Technical Department. This role is crucial for designing, developing, and characterising new product formulations and overseeing their initial production. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards in quality control and supporting continuous improvement projects within the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Design and develop new product formulations and variants.
• Oversee the initial production of new products, determining quality control testing and specifications.
• Support development and continuous improvement projects within the technical department.
• Maintain rigorous documentation of experimental data, procedures, and conclusions.
• Interpret test results and recommend next steps for project advancement.
• Collaborate with team members to improve test methodologies, procedures, and manufacturing practices.
• Troubleshoot product and process inefficiencies and provide technical support for projects transitioning to market.
• Conduct research to enhance the knowledge and capabilities of the technical department.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or a related industry
• Proven experience as a Development Chemist ideally working with products for the construction industry, such as liquid membranes, adhesives and roofing or flooring products, or in a related industry.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 policies.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide insightful conclusions.Ability to interpret complex data and provide insightful conclusions.
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