Product Development Chemist

CK Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Derby is seeking a Development Chemist to manage product development for high performance adhesives. Responsibilities include executing laboratory tasks, supporting production transitions, and addressing quality concerns. The ideal candidate will have a degree in chemistry and experience in manufacturing settings. This is a full-time, permanent role.

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 new or modified products from laboratory to production.
• Support the Senior Product Development Chemists and Quality Manager with investigations.
• Gather, compile and interpret data for project reports.

Skills

Product development

Data interpretation

Laboratory testing techniques

Education

Degree in chemistry or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Product Development Chemist 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.

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

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