Paint Chemist

System Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturer is seeking an experienced Paint Chemist to join their team near Manchester. The role involves product improvement, testing, and quality control, alongside developing new formulations and analyzing materials. This is an excellent opportunity to work within an innovative R&D team that values expertise and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Paint Chemist, ideally with decorative paints.
• Experience in product improvement and testing.
• Familiarity with quality systems and R&D processes.

Responsibilities

• Planning pilot plant operations and scaling up products.
• Developing formulations and producing samples.
• Analyzing and evaluating raw materials and competitor products.

Skills

Paint Chemist

Problem Solving

Quality Control

Job description

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Technical Jobs Manchester, England £34000 - £35000 per annum Permanent Apply Now

Paint Chemist

A leading paint manufacturer has an immediate requirement for an experienced Paint Chemist to join their team at this location near Manchester.

Key Skills: Paint Chemist

Salary: Circa £35,000 benefits

Location: Manchester, M12 5ED

It is essential that you have previous experience as a Paint Chemist, ideally working with decorative paints.

As a Paint Chemist, you will be a key member of the research and development team, focusing on product improvement, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, evaluation, sourcing and testing raw materials, manufacturing procedures, test procedures, quality systems, R&D systems, and documentation.

Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Planning pilot plant operations and scaling up products from laboratory trials to production.
2. Developing new formulations and producing samples.
3. Assisting in routine operations at the R&D Laboratory.
4. Analyzing and evaluating raw materials and competitor products.
5. Investigating and improving products and manufacturing processes, and assisting with their implementation.
6. Formulating solutions to problems in production, laboratory, and field, making recommendations to the Technical Manager, and liaising with staff to resolve issues.
7. Understanding research processes, producing reports (verbal and written) for the Technical Director, and communicating research results.
8. Supporting all provisions of the Quality System relevant to this role.
9. Color matching and quality control of color collateral would be advantageous.

If you are an experienced paint chemist seeking a fantastic company to work for, please click apply now.