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Applications Chemist - Elastomers, Warrington
Client:
Ingevity
Location:
Warrington, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
167984d08027
Job Views:
79
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
Overview
Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results.
At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things.
We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. Our people are our most valued asset, and the foundation of our success.
APPLICATIONS CHEMIST (ELASTOMERS)
Department: Innovation & Technical Services
Location: Warrington Laboratory
Reporting to: Application Development Manager – Elastomers
About Us
Ingevity provides specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Elastomers Application Development Manager, this position is principally lab-based to support the team’s activities in innovation projects, customer support and generation of technical marketing data.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To observe legislative, safety, and environmental requirements of the Warrington site.
2. To prepare and characterize polyurethane elastomer products derived from Capa polyols in the laboratory.
3. To carry out application testing of elastomers and associated intermediates.
4. To support the Development Chemist on the day-to-day operation of the Elastomers Application Lab.
5. To take part in other activities in the Capa Innovation Lab.
6. To comply with Ingevity Group IT and confidentiality procedures & policies.
KEY SKILLS
1. Working safely in a laboratory environment.
2. A passion for practical lab work as well as an inquisitive mind.
3. Excellent organization, prioritization and task management skills.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.
5. Creative and collaborative mind-set.
6. Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
1. A BSc or MSc degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related discipline.
2. Preferred but not essential:
3. Experience with polyurethane chemistry.
4. Experience in an industrial polymer development laboratory.
5. Experience of working in a chemical laboratory.
6. Experience of analytical, physical and application testing of polymeric materials.
Ingevity is committed to being an Equal opportunity employer and aims to not discriminate unlawfully on any grounds.
Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
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