Senior R&D Chemist

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM is seeking a motivated Senior R&D Chemist to join a client's team, blending hands-on lab work with field research. Responsibilities include developing new formulations, refining existing products, and ensuring quality control. This full-time role provides a platform for innovative product development in the plastics and chemical manufacturing industries.

Qualifications

• Preferably educated to degree level in relevant field.
• Strong background in polymer chemistry, particularly PVC plastisols.
• Hands-on experience with formulation development and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development of new formulations.
• Improve and refine existing formulations and raw materials.
• Perform QC and physical testing to ensure compliance.

Skills

Polymer Chemistry

Formulation Development

Research and Development

Quality Control

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science

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Cranleigh STEM is seeking a motivated and ambitious Senior R&D Chemist to join our client's team. This role combines hands-on laboratory work with desk-based and field research, requiring both technical expertise and a proactive approach to product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development of new formulations to meet customer specifications.
• Improve and refine existing formulations, including alternative raw materials.
• Work both independently and under direction to develop innovative solutions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of raw materials, including functionality, health & safety, and legislative requirements.
• Utilise knowledge of PVC plastisols (foamed, solid, highly filled, and other functionalities).
• Apply experience with formulation and functional variations of:
• Liquid Polyurethane Rubber materials
• Acrylic Plastisols
• Perform QC and physical testing, ensuring product consistency and compliance.
• Provide QA/QC support during staff absences or holidays as needed.

Skills & Experience:

• Preferably educated to a degree level in polymer engineering, chemistry, materials science or a related field (not essential).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong background in polymer chemistry, particularly PVC plastisols.
• Hands-on experience with formulation development and testing methodologies.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative product development while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Science, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing

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