Senior Product & Applications Technologist
Apply locations: UK - Stockton on Tees (Wynyard)
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: March 5, 2025 (6 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: J-006068
Job Description:
Venator is recruiting for a Senior Product & Applications Technologist to join the Innovation team in Wynyard.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, and carrying out specialised technical work programmes to support the development of new products, new applications, and innovative technical platforms.
Job responsibilities include:
1. Designing, planning, and carrying out novel and specialised experimental work programmes to expand the company technology base.
2. Developing and evaluating novel product design technologies for the plastic and/or paper markets to support business growth in existing and new coatings application areas.
3. Synthesising and evaluating new pigments, compositions, and morphologies at the laboratory scale in support of product development programmes and/or the development of innovative technical platforms.
4. Interpreting and reporting the results of application tests and pigment evaluations to meet both the data and the information needs of Scientists, Project Leaders, and Technical Support Managers.
5. Providing technical assistance, training, and problem-solving, both in existing and new areas of study to support team development activities.
6. Contributing information, know-how, and ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of innovation and technical support programmes.
7. Improving and developing new applications testing and synthesis methods to meet changing business needs.
8. Ensuring equipment is maintained in a fit-for-purpose state to deliver optimised high-quality results in a safe and efficient manner.
9. Evaluating and reporting results, observations, and conclusions to Scientists and other technical contacts in the group and presenting as required to the wider technical community.
10. Carrying out all duties at all times in compliance with all Venator EHS, Product Stewardship, SOX, and Business Conduct policies and guidelines.
Candidate requirements:
Minimum of a Degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or other related science subject.
Essential:
1. Experience of carrying out research and development studies.
2. Experience of using plastics technology & testing (extrusion, injection moulding, film production).
Desirable:
1. Knowledge of paint, coatings, or inks technology and practical experience of developing and optimising formulations.
2. Experience in the chemical industry or in closely-related sectors.
3. Knowledge of pigment science and applications (plastics, polymers, paper, paper laminates).
4. Knowledge of materials chemistry testing.
For further information on this role please contact: Sophie Craig
Closing date for applications: 4th March 2025
Please apply through Workday.
About Us
Venator is a global manufacturer and marketer of chemical products that comprise a broad range of pigments and additives that bring color and vibrancy to buildings, protect and extend product life, and reduce energy consumption. We market our products globally to a diversified group of industrial customers through two segments: Titanium Dioxide, which consists of our TiO2 business, and Performance Additives, which consists of our functional additives, color pigments, and timber treatment businesses. Based in Wynyard, U.K., Venator employs approximately 3,500 associates and sells its products in more than 110 countries.
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