R&D Technician

SRG; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is seeking an R&D Technician in Greater Manchester for a permanent, lab-based role focused on developing polymer-based products, particularly thermoplastics. You will work on both new and existing products, with opportunities to engage customers for technical support and to perform application and stability testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, maintaining equipment, and keeping abreast of market developments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Proven industrial experience of developing polymer-based products (ideally thermoplastics).
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; well organized with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new and existing polymer-based products.
• Potentially liaise with customers & clients to provide technical support.
• Conduct application & stability testing using a range of techniques.
• Stay up to date with current market developments.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment.

Skills

Polymer development

Thermoplastics

Laboratory work

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

R&D Technician required on a permanent basis, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring proven industrial experience of developing polymer based products, specifically thermoplastics.

Location: Greater Manchester

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a well-established manufacturer of speciality chemical products for the polymer industry who have been consistently growing for a number of years. They are now seeking to hire an R&D Technician at their site based in Greater Manchester. This role will be a laboratory based and hands-on role that will include developing both new and existing polymer-based products. A range of experience will be considered and so will prove an excellent opportunity for candidates with proven industrial experience of developing polymer based products, specifically thermoplastics.

Role / Description

• Supporting in the development of both of new and existing products.
• Potentially liaising directly with customers & clients to provide technical support.
• Conduct application & stability testing of new and existing products using a range of techniques.
• Remain up to date with current developments in the market.
• General maintenance of laboratory areas and equipment.

Requirements

• A degree or similar qualification in Chemistry or a related field
• Proven industrial experience of developing industrial chemical products (ideally polymer-based)
• Recent Chemistry graduates with an industrial placement year are encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and self-motivated

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