Development Technician

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coatings and polymer sector is looking for a Development Technician to join their team. The role involves maintaining machinery, conducting laboratory tests, and communicating results effectively. Candidates should possess a degree in Chemistry or a related field and have recent industrial experience in the polymers industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Regular working hours, 35.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or similar.
• Recent industry experience in polymers or chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform laboratory testing of products.
• Report test results and suggest improvements.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

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