Development Chemist

Development Chemist

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