Development Technician

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of coatings and polymer-based products is seeking a Development Technician based in the Newcastle area. The role focuses on developing new polymer products, requiring a solid background in chemistry or related fields and recent industry experience. This permanent position offers a standard 35.5-hour work week, competitive salary, and various employee benefits, including holiday time.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Standard working hours: 35.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or similar is required.
• Recent industrial experience in polymers or chemicals sector is essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Conducting laboratory tests on products and communicating results.
• Reporting test results and suggesting improvements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Polymer Science

Degree in Material Science

Job description

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Location: Newcastle area

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a global and innovative producer of coatings and polymer-based products that have been established for over 75 years. They are seeking to hire a Development Technician at their site in the Newcastle area to focus on the development of new polymer products. This role will suit candidates that have recent, industrial experience in the polymers (or similar) industry.

Benefits and working hours: 35.5 hours per week, 9am – 5pm Monday – Thursday and 9am – 3pm on Fridays. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

Role/Description

• Maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment
• General housekeeping and laboratory testing of products
• Effectively communicating results of plant trials
• Ensuring machines are in full working order
• Reporting test results and suggesting improvements and modifications

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or similar
• Recent, industry experience within the polymers or chemicals sector
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams