Development Chemist

Idibu


Job Location:

Corby - UK

Yearly Salary: £ £ 40000 - 50000
Posted on: 3 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Talentmark are recruiting for a Development Chemist to join a well-reputed adhesives manufacturing company based in the Midlands on a full time permanent basis for a salary ranging from 40000 - 50000 per annum.

Working hours will be Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm 37.5 hours per week (with 30 minute unpaid lunch break daily).

The Company:
Our client is a long established and highly successful manufacturer of adhesive chemicals part of a larger group. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Development Chemist to join their team. Reporting to the Technical Manager the Development Chemists primary function is to develop new and innovative products to customer and market requirements.

Location:
The Development Chemist will be based at the companys site near Kettering easily commutable by road from Peterborough Northampton Leicester and surrounding areas..

Development Chemist Role:
Your main duties will be to:
Formulate a variety of adhesive types including water based and hotmelt.
Support product qualification and approval processes.
Evaluate and qualify new and alternative raw materials.
Plan and manage development activities according to the requirements of the technical department and associated quality system.
Ensure effective communication with internal teams Commercial Operations and Procurement.
Problem-solve Investigate causes of material failure report findings and propose solutions.
Provide effective technical support and service to colleagues and customers.
Coordinate with external test laboratories and equipment suppliers to maintain test equipment and complete non-standard test methods.
Provide support and advice to customers and colleagues to ensure compliance with chemical and environmental regulations.

Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Polymer Science / Technology.
Proven experience of working within a laboratory environment (at least 3 years) - ideally within polymers.
Experience of various adhesive testing methods in particular KF FTIR and Tensile Testing.
Full UK Driving Licence

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Development Chemist position please contact Tehmina Sepaion or email Please quote reference 191514.

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Talentmark are recruiting for a Development Chemist to join a well-reputed adhesives manufacturing company based in the Midlands on a full time permanent basis for a salary ranging from 40000 - 50000 per annum. Working hours will be Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm 37.5 hours per week (with 30 minu...

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