Development Chemist - Coatings & UV Films

Whitehall Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Development Chemist to join a specialist in coated plastic products. The role involves developing and optimizing coating formulations and techniques, working with production teams, and conducting laboratory tests. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemistry and experience in polymer chemistry. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including private health insurance and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Private health insurance

Company performance bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Life insurance

Annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and optimizing coating formulations.
• Strong background in polymer chemistry.
• Familiarity with water-based inks and primers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize coating formulations and techniques.
• Design and implement novel inks and primers.
• Conduct lab experiments to test and evaluate coatings.

Skills

Coating formulation development

Excimer technology

UV lacquers

Sustainability practices

Laboratory testing

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Development Chemist to join a specialist in coated plastic products. The role involves developing and optimizing coating formulations and techniques, working with production teams, and conducting laboratory tests. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemistry and experience in polymer chemistry. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including private health insurance and a performance bonus.