Development Chemist

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Summary of Position

To develop leading-edge products in the field of composite materials and to support customers with implementation of new products.

Primary Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities

Product Development:

  • Write work plans to achieve short-term and medium-term product development through chemical product design.

  • Understand testing requirements, prepare quality samples, run corresponding experiments.

  • Carry out analytical & mechanical testing or commission testing and interpret data adequately.

  • Write technical report and relevant technical datasheets.

  • Benchmark existing market-leading products.

  • Lead chemical process development through support of pilot batches of new products.

  • Set adequate process paperwork to provide guidance to shop floor operators.

    Customer Manufacturing Processes:

  • Maintain up to date knowledge of products lines and corresponding competitors’ products

  • Support customer enquiries with fact-based scientific lab-work

  • Document queries and findings in customer report

    Standards:

  • Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained throughout the formulation lab

  • Implement Health and Safety risk assessment for all practical tasks, including COSHH assessments.

  • Ensuring quality related checks are carried out as appropriate

  • Delivering high quality written reports as required

  • Lead quality improvement projects when and where required by the business.

    Laboratory:

  • Develop knowledge of existing laboratory equipment, and identify needs for new techniques or equipment

  • Capture essential laboratory activities through the writing of supporting documents

    Qualifications & Training

  • Degree in a field of science or engineering

    Experience

  • Minimum three years’ experience with relevant scientific background

  • Strong Project Management and Methodology

    For a full role specification and further details please contact 3Recruit

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