Lead Development Chemist Engineer

Zoo Grips; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a Lead Development Chemist Engineer to innovate products in composite materials. This role involves managing product development processes, conducting experiments, and collaborating with clients to ensure quality. Candidates should possess a strong background in science, a degree, and over three years of industrial experience. Strong project management skills and a hands-on approach are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience with relevant scientific background.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant PhD or similar degree in materials science or chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop leading-edge products in the field of composite materials.
• Carry out analytical & mechanical testing, and interpret data.
• Lead quality improvement projects and document queries/findings.

Skills

Analytical approach

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Education

1st degree in a field of science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client based in Whetstone, Leicester, is searching for a Lead Development Chemist Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

To develop leading-edge products in the field of composite materials and to support customers with implementation of new products.

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• Write work plans to achieve short-term and medium-term product development through chemical product design (formulation of new products).
• Understand testing requirements, prepare quality samples, run corresponding experiments.
• Carry out analytical & mechanical testing (or other) or commission testing (when not available in[1]house) and interpret data adequately
• Write technical report and relevant technical datasheets.
• Benchmark existing market-leading products.
• Lead chemical process development through support of pilot batches of new products.
• Set adequate process paperwork to provide guidance to shop floor operators.
  
  

Customer Manufacturing Process:

• Maintain up to date knowledge of Base Group Ltd products lines and corresponding competitors' products.
• Support customer enquiries with fact-based scientific lab-work.
• Document queries and findings in customer report.
  
  

Standards:

• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained throughout the formulation lab.
• Respect and implement Health and Safety risk assessment for all practical tasks, including COSHH assessments.
• Ensuring quality related checks are carried out as appropriate.
• Delivering high quality written reports as required.
• Lead quality improvement projects when and where required by the business.
  
  

Laboratory:

• Develop knowledge of existing laboratory equipment and identify needs for new techniques or equipment.
• Capture essential laboratory activities through the writing of supporting documents.
  
  

Other:

• Facilitate meetings as appropriate
• Train and mentor staff as appropriate within limitations of own authorities/knowledge, competence and resource.
  
  

Qualities And Attitude:

Essential Personal Specification, Experience and Education Required:

• Passionate about your field.
• Analytical in approach.
• Self-motivated with a high level of commitment.
• “Hands-on” approach with a “can-do” attitude.
• Results driven.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum three years' experience with relevant scientific background.
• Strong Project Management and Methodology.
  
  

Qualifications And Training:

• 1st degree in a field of science or engineering (minimum grade 2:2).
  
  

Qualities And Attitude:

Desirable Personal Specification, Experience and Education Required:

• Tenacious.
• Sound business judgement.
• Project management skills.
• Negotiating and influencing skills.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum three years industrial experience, in the field of composites, adhesives and coatings.
  
  

Qualifications And Training:

• Relevant PHD and / or 1st degree in materials science, polymer or organic chemistry (minimum grade 2:1).
  
  

Competencies Requested:

• Strong organisational and time management skills (planning and scheduling ahead. Multi-tasker).
• Problem-solving approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Numerate, literate, articulate.
• Customer service focus.
• Effective communicator, on phone, in writing and in person at all levels – ability to impart/articulate technical information in a non-technical way.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Presentation skills.
• Good IT skills, use of Microsoft Office programs.
  
  

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