Product Development Chemist

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical
Alfreton, Derbyshire
10 months ago
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CK Group are recruiting for a Development Chemist to join a leading manufacturer of high performance adhesives to be based in Alfreton, on a full time, permanent basis.

Development Chemist Role:
As a  Development Chemist you will contribute to the development and improvement of a portfolio of products.

Responsibilities:

To complete allocated product development tasks and projects to agreed timetable
To work to a weekly laboratory work plan for the product portfolio.
To support Production with the transfer of a new product or a modified existing product from laboratory to production
To support the Senior Product Development Chemists and Quality Manager with the investigation of customer and supplier complaints
To gather, compile and interpret data in order to contribute to project reports
Your Background:

Education to Degree level or above in chemistry (or equivalent)
Some experience of working in a manufacturing business involved with 2 component polymer chemistry.
Experience of working in a commercial laboratory including a range of testing techniques.

Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence.

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