Chemist
Posted a week ago by Whitehall Recruitment LTD
Chemist - Scientist - Resins - Polymers - Adhesives - Flooring - Screed - Polyurethanes - Epoxy
Our client is a UK manufacturer specialising in epoxy resins and polyurethane coatings.
Reporting to the MD, the Chemist will be responsible for developing resin products, including protective coatings, and testing new and existing products. The Chemist will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of new industrial repair and protection products, from concept through to manufacture and market launch.
Chemist Responsibilities;
• Develop and formulate new resin products.
• Test and trial new and existing products.
• Design and develop new industrial repair and protection products.
• Verify product performance using various testing methods.
• Involvement in the scale-up process.
• Prepare supporting documentation and literature for market release.
Chemist Candidate Profile;
• Background and qualification in a scientific area, preferably chemistry or polymer science.
• Formulation and product development experience with a proven track record of innovation and success in a research and development role.
• Previous laboratory experience in a formulating role within a relevant discipline (e.g., paints, coatings, composites, sealants and adhesives).
• Understanding of polymer chemistry used in industrial coatings and repair materials (e.g., epoxy, polyurethane, polyaspartics).
• Practical knowledge and experience in corrosion prevention and the use of coatings and repair composites.
• Thorough knowledge of conformity testing (e.g., CE and UKCA marking) to all relevant standards.
• Familiarity with coating and composite testing techniques (e.g., immersion resistance, adhesion, mechanical strength, heat resistance) desirable.
In return, our client is offering a salary range of £30,000 - £45,000, Private Health Insurance, Pension, 23 days Holiday + BH, Career Progression Prospects, Free Parking & Company events.
Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science Industries.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 2442
- Job ID:
- 221902734
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