Senior Chemist - Laboratory Manager - Paints, Inks and Coatings - Ref 2456
Our client is an independent coatings manufacturer supplying a wide range of decorative paints, coatings, and high-performance printing inks. To strengthen the existing technical team, they are seeking to appoint a Laboratory Manager to manage product development, technical service, and the day-to-day management of the laboratory and technical team. This role will report to the Technical Manager.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage the laboratory workload in line with customer demands and business priorities.
2. Management of laboratory staff.
3. Provide on-site technical service, supporting product trials and assisting in problem solving.
4. Maintenance of the management records relating to technical work conducted.
5. Answer internal and external technical queries on products.
6. Conduct practical laboratory work where required.
7. Assist the Technical Manager in managing the company's technical affairs.
8. Help to ensure the company's products comply with current and future proposed legislation.
9. Hold technical meetings with raw material suppliers regarding any new raw materials required or being offered to the industry.
10. Support the sales, purchasing, and production functions with respect to technical matters.
11. Ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained, and the laboratory is kept in a clean and tidy condition and is equipped and always resourced.
12. Help to ensure that all laboratory staff are trained to maintain their technical skills and operate safe working practices.
Candidate Profile:
1. Technical background with experience of paints and coatings printing inks, water-based technologies.
2. Ideally qualified to Degree level with several years' industrial experience.
3. Experience in formulating coatings products and testing frameworks.
4. Previous supervisory experience.
5. Hands-on, well-organised, and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills.
6. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
7. Training and support will be provided.
8. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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