Development Chemist

Development Chemist
West Yorkshire (commutable Bradford, Leeds and Surrounding area)
Salary - £28,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)
Permanent

SRG is working with a global chemicals manufacturer, who develop and manufacture high performance chemicals for use in a wide variety of industries. Based in the West Yorkshire area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their team. This is a close-knit team that has a strong client-focused function with interesting projects relating to developing new products in the lab. This is a great opportunity for a chemist who has previous industrial experience, preferably in the polymers, coatings, materials or speciality chemicals industry looking to progress in their career. Applications encouraged from commercially minded chemists with a breadth of chemistry knowledge. Analytical and formulation practical skills would be particularly beneficial.

Benefits: 28 days holiday + bank hols, Discretionary bonus, competitive pension up to 8% employee contributions matched by 10%, health cash plan, shopping discounts

Role Description

Researching and developing new products and improving existing processes.
Providing technical support to customers and clients
Advising clients on product applications and performance
Resolving technical challenges relating to new product development
Working closely with other teams on site from production to sales and marketing
Requirements

Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline
Recent industrial experience, preferably working with formulation chemistry (synthetic and analytical experience will also be considered)
Strong communication skills and a desire to work in a commercially minded role working with clients
Proficient working with Microsoft office
Full right to work in the UK.
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed) . If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

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Keywords: formulation, oil & gas, materials, R&D, product development, laboratory, chemist, chemistry, NPD, formulating,

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