Development Chemist (Elastomers)

Ingevity; North Charleston (SC); On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity invites applicants for a lab-based Elastomers Application Development role at our Warrington site. You will contribute to the development and testing of polyurethane elastomer products, aligning with the Capa brand and related projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, safety, data reporting and collaboration with our development team to deliver practical polymer solutions for diverse applications.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related discipline.
• Experience with polyurethane chemistry preferred.
• Industrial polymer lab experience or chemical lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety and environmental requirements at Warrington site.
• Prepare and characterize polyurethane elastomer products in lab.
• Carry out application testing of elastomers and intermediates.
• Support Development Chemist in day-to-day lab operations.
• Participate in Capa Innovation Lab projects and new product design.
• Follow IT and confidentiality policies.

Skills

Lab safety

Polymer science

Analytical testing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry/Polymer Science

Tools

Polymer lab equipment

Job description

Job Family

Sales and Business Development

Overview

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results. At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things. We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. Our people are our most valued asset, and the foundation of our success. Interested? We thought you might be, and we’re so glad! Ingevity provides specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions. The Advanced Polymer Technologies business is the market leader in Caprolactone and Polycaprolactone products globally. The business is geographically balanced. Our products go into a very diverse set of applications such as Polyurethane Elastomers, Adhesives & Sealants, Coatings, Polymer additives and Bioplastics that are used for end markets such as Industrial equipment, Automotive, Footwear, Consumer packaging, Electronic devices, Medical and Furniture. The performance characteristics of the Capa chemistry provides unique properties in our targeted end markets that allow both us and our customers to differentiate through innovative new products. Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 31 countries around the world and employs approximately 1,700 people.

Job Summary

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results. At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things. We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us.

Reporting to the Elastomers Application Development Manager, this position is principally lab-based to support the team’s activities in innovation projects, customer support and generation of technical marketing data.

Job Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are associated with this job role but are not limited to:

• To observe legislative, safety, and environmental requirements of the Warrington site.
• To prepare and characterize polyurethane elastomer products (including cast elastomers, thermoplastic PU elastomers and others) derived from Capa polyols in the laboratory. This will encompass both routine work and optionally some method development studies.
• To carry out application testing (reactivity, viscosity, etc.) of elastomers and associated intermediates.
• To support the Development Chemist, where necessary, on the day-to-day operation of the Elastomers Application Lab including implementation of lab requests, maintaining stock inventory and ensuring continuous operation of lab equipment.
• To take part in other activities in the Capa™ Innovation Lab, e.g. Capa® polyol sample preparation, new product design and process development projects, as dictated by the work program.
• To comply with Ingevity Group IT and confidentiality procedures & policies

Key Skills

• Working safely in a laboratory environment
• A passion for practical lab work as well as an inquisitive mind.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and Task management skills – scheduling of work
• Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude
• Creative and collaborative mind-set with an open-minded attitude
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Qualifications & Experience

• A BSc or MSc degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related discipline.
• Preferred but not essential:
• Experience with polyurethane chemistry
• Experience in an industrial polymer development laboratory
• Experience of working in a chemical laboratory.
• Experience of analytical, physical and application testing of polymeric materials.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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