Product Development Chemist

ZipRecruiter; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of high performance adhesives is seeking a Development Chemist in Alfreton on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves developing and improving adhesive products, supporting product transfers to production, and investigating complaints. Candidates should possess a degree in chemistry and experience in a manufacturing environment. UK work entitlement is essential.

Qualifications

• Education to Degree level or above in chemistry (or equivalent).
• Some experience of working in a manufacturing business involved with 2 component polymer chemistry.
• Experience of working in a commercial laboratory including a range of testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Complete allocated product development tasks and projects to agreed timetable.
• Work to a weekly laboratory work plan for the product portfolio.
• Support Production with the transfer of products from laboratory to production.
• Investigate customer and supplier complaints with Senior Chemists.
• Compile and interpret data for project reports.

Skills

Product development

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in chemistry or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

CK Group are recruiting for a Development Chemist to join a leading manufacturer of high performance adhesives to be based in Alfreton, on a full time, permanent basis.

Development Chemist Role:
As a Development Chemist you will contribute to the development and improvement of a portfolio of products.

Responsibilities:

• To complete allocated product development tasks and projects to agreed timetable
• To work to a weekly laboratory work plan for the product portfolio.
• To support Production with the transfer of a new product or a modified existing product from laboratory to production
• To support the Senior Product Development Chemists and Quality Manager with the investigation of customer and supplier complaints
• To gather, compile and interpret data in order to contribute to project reports

Your Background:

• Education to Degree level or above in chemistry (or equivalent)
• Some experience of working in a manufacturing business involved with 2 component polymer chemistry.
• Experience of working in a commercial laboratory including a range of testing techniques.

Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 149440 in all correspondence.

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