R&D Chemist required, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring recent and proven industrial experience in the formulation and development of inks/coatings.
Title: R&D Chemist
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Term: Permanent
SRG are working with a well-established company who specialise in the manufacture of speciality inks and coatings for a range of industries. With a busy technical department, they are now looking for a new R&D Chemist to join the team at their site based in Greater Manchester. The role will primarily involve supporting in the Research & Development (R&D) of new and existing ink products, as well as research activities in areas such as colour, polymer formulation, colour matching and physical ink properties.
Benefits and working hours: A small, well-established business with a family orientated feel. 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (7am-4pm with flexibility). Company pension scheme, life insurance, discretionary bonus and a range of other benefits.
Role / Description
Conducting research and development for new and existing formulated ink products
Leading research activities in areas concerning colorant and polymer formulation, jetting, colour matching, ink physical properties (viscosity, surface tension, dynamic ST, etc.)
Working to rapid deadlines with shifting priorities whilst producing high quality, accurate and reliable data, whilst maintaining sufficie...