Job Description
We are currently working with a global leader in Chemical Manufacturing looking for a Scientist to join their team specifically focused on their Paper and Plastics line.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and carrying out technical work programmes to support customer technical service, the development of new products & applications, and innovative technical platforms.
Responsibilities
To plan, carry out and report in-applications tests on existing and novel pigments for customer support and product development projects, including formulation troubleshooting and benchmarking.
To synthesise and evaluate new pigments at the laboratory-scale in support of product development and product improvement programmes, and the development of innovative technical platforms.
To interpret and report the results of applications testing and pigment evaluations to meet the information needs of customers to mutually agreed timescales.
To contribute information, know-how and ideas to best achieve the objectives of customer support and research and development projects.
To improve and develop applications testing and synthesis methods to meet changing business needs.
To ensure equipment and systems used are maintained in a fit-for-purpose state to deliver optimised high-qu...