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SRG; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG in Greater Manchester is seeking a permanent R&D Technician for a hands-on, laboratory-based role developing polymer-based products, particularly thermoplastics. You will support the development of new and existing formulations and work closely with customers to provide technical support.

Candidates should hold a chemistry degree, have industrial experience in polymer product development, be well organised, with strong communication and a proactive, learning attitude.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Chemistry or a related field.
• Proven industrial experience of developing polymer-based products (ideally thermoplastics).
• Recent chemistry graduates with an industrial placement year are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; well-organised with good time management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Industrial placement year (advantage)

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

Keywords

chemistry, chemist, development, develop, R&D, research & development, formulate, formulation, formulating, graduate, placement year, industrial placement, development, polymer, polymers, thermoplastic, tpu.