R&D Chemist – Permanent – Mon -Fri – Greater Manchester - £12.50 p/h – Chemicals
My client is a leading chemical manufacturer that their products are used across multiple different industries. Based in Greater Manchester they are looking add to their R&D team to bring an R&D Chemist.
The R&D Chemist plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day batch manufacturing process essential for the laboratory scale development of new products. This position encompasses various responsibilities integral to project development, ensuring tasks are completed promptly and professionally, reflecting positively on the company's standards.
The R&D Chemist is responsible for conducting experimental work following the R&D Manual, maintaining clear and regular records of processes for review, preparing laboratory samples, testing and evaluating raw materials and competitor products, calibrating equipment, providing transferable data, addressing QA issues such as rework, complaints, incidents, and rejects, recording work activities and generating reports as needed, preparing samples for dispatch, participating in project reviews with the Laboratory Manager, supporting Production and QC departments, training new staff in all relevant procedures, promptly reporting incidents to management, and ensuring all duties within the quality control department adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality management systems.
Skills required:
* BTEC/HNC in Chemistry
* Experience working in a chemical/process industry (COMAH would be advantageous)
* Ability to follow chemistry testing techniques.
* Excellent attention to detail
Benefits
* 25 days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
* Bupa Healthcare
* Tax Free Childcare

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