Research And Development Chemist

Smart4Chemical; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of construction chemicals is seeking a skilled Research and Development Chemist to join their innovative team in Telford. The role focuses on researching and maintaining formulations, overseeing raw material supply and ensuring quality. Candidates should be educated to B or higher in relevant fields and have experience in R&D laboratories for cementitious materials. This full-time permanent position offers opportunities for leadership and real-world application of research.

Qualifications

• Experience in formulations R&D laboratory with cementitious materials.
• Understanding and presenting complex data.

Responsibilities

• Research new and maintain current formulations.
• Oversee supply of raw materials and ensure quality.
• Collaborate with suppliers for alternative materials.
• Provide support and technical advice to production and quality control.

Skills

Technical ability

Data interpretation

Health and Safety standards knowledge

Education

B or higher in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

Job description

Research and Development Chemist

Location: Telford

Full Time | Permanent

Are you a skilled R&D Chemist that's looking to challenge yourself? We're working with a leading manufacturer of construction related chemical products who are looking for someone to come in and join their innovative R&D team. If you have a passion for leadership and seeing your work translated into real world applications, this is the job for you.

What You'll Be Doing

The role's primary focus will be on researching new and maintaining current formulations, overseeing the supply of raw materials and maintaining quality as they come in and collaborating with materials suppliers to find alternative raw materials. You will also be expected to provide support and technical advice to both the production and quality control teams.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Educated to a B or higher in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a relevant field.
• Previous experience working in a formulations R&D laboratory with Mortars, Renders, Concrete, Aggregates or other cementitious materials.
• Strong technical ability and an understanding of how to interpret and present complex data.
• Familiarity with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards in laboratory and industrial settings.

Desirable

• Experience adjusting formulations to client specifications.

You can also send your CV through to Dylan Starling at