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Job Location drjobs

Belper - UK

Yearly Salary drjobs

£ £ 55000 - 55000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

CK Group are recruiting for a Research & Development Manager, to join a chemicals manufacturing company, in the construction industry, at their site based in Belper, on a full time permanent basis.


The Company:


Our client is a well-established chemicals manufacturing company, and they now have a vacancy for an experienced R&D Manager, who will assist in the Research and Development of various chemical formulations.

The company offers a salary of 55,000 per annum for this role. Hours are 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Thursday and 4pm finish on Friday.


Location:

This role is located in Belper, commutable from Derby and surrounding areas.


R&D Manager Role:

Your main duties will be to:
  • Research, develop, implement and sustain new and existing chemical formulations.
  • Communicate with and provide technical support to company divisions including R&D, Operations, Sales, Quality, etc.
  • Project Management with the Supervisor.
  • Leadership of UK R&D Team.

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
  • Degree qualified in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science (or related technical discipline) - essential, Masters or PhD preferred.
  • Proven industry experience in an R&D Technician, R&D Chemist, Plant Quality Lab Technician or Material Test Operator role in a manufacturing plant, test lab, or R&D facility - essential.
  • Knowledge of silicone, STPE polymers, epoxy, polysulfide, hot melts, or pressure sensitive adhesives, sealants or coatings is preferred.
  • Experience of new product formulation research and development.
  • Operation of analytical, mechanical property and chemical processing equipment.
  • Polymer manufacturing technologies knowledge such as small-, pilot- or plant-scale processing equipment; plant batch - and/or continuous-manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of polymer materials and compounds including mechanical and physical testing instruments, high temperature physical property test equipment.
  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 140 467 in all correspondence.

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Employment Type

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Company Industry

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