Innovative Laboratory Chemist – QC & R&D

Saint Gobain; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals in Dukinfield is seeking a Laboratory Chemist to join our R&D team. You will help ensure products meet high quality standards and support development of innovative construction solutions, working across Quality Control, R&D and customer sample preparation.

You'll collaborate with Production, Quality, R&D and Sales in a joined-up, practical role, maintaining safety and housekeeping, recording results, and contributing to continuous improvement and new product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment (Quality Control / R&D / product testing).
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and accurate data recording.
• A proactive team player who can collaborate across functions and also work independently.
• A good understanding of laboratory safety procedures and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials and finished products to ensure specifications.
• Support R&D projects by preparing, testing and evaluating new formulations and product improvements.
• Prepare, package and dispatch customer samples while maintaining records and inventory.
• Record, analyse and report laboratory results and investigate quality issues for continuous improvement.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, support calibration activities and ensure safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Materials Science degree

Job description

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals in Dukinfield is seeking a Laboratory Chemist to join our R&D team. You will help ensure products meet high quality standards and support development of innovative construction solutions, working across Quality Control, R&D and customer sample preparation.

You'll collaborate with Production, Quality, R&D and Sales in a joined-up, practical role, maintaining safety and housekeeping, recording results, and contributing to continuous improvement and new product