R&D Lab Assistant

Jotun; Flixborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global coatings company is seeking an R&D Lab Assistant in Flixborough, UK. This role involves assisting chemists in product development through testing and evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a vocational certificate and be fluent in English. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

In-house gym

Cafeteria

Free product allowances

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Ability to communicate well with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist chemists with product testing and evaluation.
• Report results continuously to stakeholders.
• Maintain a tidy and safe laboratory environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Vocational Certificate

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Do you want to be part of the professional R&D environment in Jotun? Then this is your opportunity! As an R&D Lab Assistant, you will assist the chemists in developing and maintaining products by making, testing, and evaluating paint/binder/raw materials to contribute to reaching the goals of the R&D plan. You will be part of a professional and vibrant environment, and your workplace will be in our state-of-the-art Intumescent Research and Development Laboratory located in our UK site in Flixborough.

Jotun’s global R&D activities on Intumescent Coatings are centred in our state-of-the-art laboratory in Flixborough, UK, with five supporting regional laboratories around the world.

It is, therefore, a pleasure to announce a permanent, full-time position has become available as an R&D Lab Assistant. There is also a possibility of this role being an apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and test the department's products in accordance with request and instructions from chemist
• Assist the chemist in making, testing and evaluate paint/binder/raw material according to given procedures
• Report results continuously to ensure that stakeholders are informed
• Knowledge and use of necessary safety equipment as described and to take into consideration general safety, this includes being able to understand content and the meaning of safety data sheets.
• Attend to the daily order in the laboratory so that the work space is tidy, safe and pleasant.
• Ensure that the necessary raw materials, packaging and other laboratory equipment are available to ensure an effective work environment.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications:

• Vocational Certificate (preferable)
• English proficiency – must be fluent

Personal qualities:

• Observant: You are quick to notice or perceive things; paying close attention to details.
• Accurate: In your work, you are precise and correct with an eye for details.
• Tidy: You like things around you to be neat and orderly, and methodically arranged.
• Active: Engaging or ready to engage in conversations, discussions, and tasks.
• Communicative: You are willing and eager to report on your work and enjoy talking with your coworkers.
• Curious: Always eager to know or learn something.

WHAT WE OFFER

A friendly and supportive culture! Jotun is a large and dynamic global community present in over 100 countries. At Jotun we are part of a caring global family, and we are proud of our informal work environment with few hierarchies. We are always striving to live our values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, and Boldness.

There are extensive opportunities for professional and personal development in Jotun, both through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy. At Jotun we want to develop long-term relationships with our employees, and we focus on nurturing people in building their career with us. Our pension and insurance schemes are highly competitive, as are our other benefits such as in-house gym, cafeteria, and free allowances on our products.

A professional and supportive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation is important to us. Our story is one of innovating and reinventing processes and concepts with the purpose of creating better and more sustainable products that will have a positive impact in the world.

We offer exciting challenges in a growing company with excellent financial results. We are growing steadily and the financial strength this gives us allows us to invest in research and development to create new innovative products and to invest in people and in the support of local communities.