· Join a familial culture with lots of employee perks & benefits
· Endless opportunities to progress up & across the organisation
· Join a global market leader in recycling polymer material and contribute to a circular economy
About the Company:
We're partnered with a global market leader in the plastic packaging & recycling industry. The client has over 40,000 employees around the globe and their services, products are utilised in an array of industries. This is including the pharmaceutical, electronics, food & beverages & automotive sectors. They pride themselves on their speed & efficiency.
Company culture:
The client holds their long-term employee retention in high esteem, and are motivated to ensure that their employees are constantly being given opportunities to learn and develop.
About the Role: Analytical & Development Chemist
Joining their UK team based in the South Midlands, you'll take on the role of an Analytical & Development Chemist. Reporting to the Head of Analytical Development, you'll be responsible for providing both technical and leadership input into our client's analytical, quality-controlled laboratory.
Responsibilities:
· Act as a key member of their R&D quality team, supporting their operations.
· Ensure quality control & support with technical functions for the process of manufacturing & recycling Food-Grade polymer materials.
· Assist with developing new polymers & improve existing to enhance the quality, performance, & sustainability of recycled materials
· Conduct tests on recycled materials to evaluate their physical, chemical, and mechanical properties.
· Frequent liaising with UK and EU food standards agencies.
Requirements:
· PHD in Chemistry or similar.
· Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, especially GC-MS.
Desirable requirements:
· Master's in chemistry (or similar) with time served industry experience in a similar role. EG: as a development or analytical chemist, chemical engineer, polymer or materials scientist.
Package:
· Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
· Company healthcare
· Company pension
· Constant L&D
· Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year Recognition Scheme
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Candidate location:
Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, Rugby, Tiddington, Southam, Kenilworth