Thermoplastics Technical Service Chemist (UK Travel)

SRG; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG are recruiting a Technical Service Chemist for a permanent, site-based role in Greater Manchester. You will act as the technical link between customers and the business, handling formulation development, applications support and field service across the polymer industry.

The role involves hands-on laboratory work, training and providing solutions to technical queries, with travel within the UK (and potentially Europe) to support customers and drive new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• A degree or similar qualification in Chemistry or a related field.
• Experience providing technical support and hands-on formulation/development of polymer products.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Well organised with good time management.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and clients to provide technical support.
• Respond to technical enquiries and investigate/resolve complaints.
• Provide product training and support as a technical/applications expert.
• Conduct application and stability testing of products.
• Assist with development and implementation of new products.
• Travel across the UK and potentially Europe to support customers and develop business.
• Support development projects of new and existing products.

Skills

Technical support

Polymer formulation

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

SRG are recruiting a Technical Service Chemist for a permanent, site-based role in Greater Manchester. You will act as the technical link between customers and the business, handling formulation development, applications support and field service across the polymer industry.

The role involves hands-on laboratory work, training and providing solutions to technical queries, with travel within the UK (and potentially Europe) to support customers and drive new business opportunities.