Development Chemist
Job Details
CK Group are recruiting for a Development chemist to join a coatings manufacturer at their site based in Bolton on a permanent basis. The role offers a salary of 19,000- 23,000 depending on experience.
The Company:
Our client are leading manufacturers specialising in producing high quality paints and coatings since 1925. They manufacture and supply high quality paints to create a superb finished product.
Your main duties will be:
The ideal candidate for this role will have
For more information or to apply for this Development chemist position, please contact Natalie Wood on 01246 457723, quoting job ref 50003.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK
The Company:
Our client are leading manufacturers specialising in producing high quality paints and coatings since 1925. They manufacture and supply high quality paints to create a superb finished product.
Your main duties will be:
- The development of new products, modification of existing products and production of samples for customer evaluation, in line with the companies Q.A. procedures
- Liaison with Laboratory Manager and Sales Management in respect of new product development.
- Investigation of Customer complaints in respect of both new and existing products.
- Documentation of all development work in accordance with the companies Q.A Manual.
- Observation & Documentation of Weathering, Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Tests.
- Liaise with supplier representatives regarding new raw materials and product development.
- Have a thorough understanding of all Laboratory Quality Control Procedures, Laboratory Machinery and Safety Products.
- To assist in the Quality Control Department as a when necessary
- Supervise trial production batches for new products
The ideal candidate for this role will have
- Ideally 1- 2 years experience within the coatings/paints industry working within formulation development and coating
- BSc / MSc in chemistry or a related subject (desirable, but not essential)
- Demonstrable working knowledge of formulation, milling, coatings and additives etc.
- Confident and clear communicator at ease delivering results informally to colleagues and formally in presentations
- At ease working in groups, individually or with industrial collaborators
- Quick learner, able to adapt to a rapidly changing, innovative environment
- Ability to think critically and solve problems
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety
- Competent PC user with experience of using Microsoft products
For more information or to apply for this Development chemist position, please contact Natalie Wood on 01246 457723, quoting job ref 50003.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK
Company
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We are the CK Group, the UK’s specialist in scientific, clinical and technical recruitment.
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- CK Science is the leading independent scientific recruitment consultancy.
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- CK Technical specialises in jobs for Engineers and IT professionals
- CK QLS finds roles for high calibre professionals working in the science and technology sectors in Switzerland.
Over the last 28 years we have found jobs for thousands of high calibre scientists in the scientific, chemical, waste, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. By working with us to find your next job, you will get access to the best scientific vacancies in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.
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Company info
- Website
- http://www.ckscience.co.uk/
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1246 457700
- Location
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CK Group
Westwick House
The Bridge Business Centre
Beresford Way
Chesterfield
S41 9FG
GB
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