Senior Formulation Chemist
North Manchester
Salary - £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
Permanent
SRG is working with a leading manufacturer of industrial adhesives. Based in the North Manchester area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their R&D team. This opportunity would suit someone with a strong industrial chemicals background with strong formulation skills and the ability to work independently. Applications welcome from chemists with skills in formulation of polymers, coatings, adhesives and similar industries.
Benefits: Bonus scheme, up to 5%, up to 8% matched pension contributions, 25 days annual leave, cycle to work scheme
Role Description
1. Formulating and developing new coating and adhesive products in an R&D laboratory
2. Analysing and interpreting data from formulation experiments to help make judgements relating to new product development
3. Liaising both internally and externally with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure successful scale up of formulations
4. Working closely with raw materials suppliers to develop new products
5. Adhering closely to health and safety regulations whilst working in the laboratory
6. Supporting quality teams to investigate potential issues and provide improvements
Requirements
1. Degree in Chemistry with a focus on industrial or polymer science
2. Significant recent experience in an R&D role in a relevant industry (polymers, coatings, adhesives)
3. Experience formulating silicone products would be a distinct advantage
4. Ability to travel or relocate to the North Manchester area
5. A strong understanding of analytical and physical testing techniques
6. Full right to work in the UK.
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on +44 161 667 1819.
Keywords: formulation, polymers, materials, R&D, product development, laboratory, chemist, chemistry, NPD, formulating, inorganic chemistry, adhesives, silicone
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