Polymer Technologist

The Company and Job Title: Our client, a specialist manufacturer, is seeking to hire a Polymer Technologist due to their sustained growth.

The Role:

• To contribute to the development of new products and provide technical support to customers.
• Evolution of existing products and processes.
• Provide technical support and assistance for internal customers, inter-company personnel, external customers, and suppliers.
• Management of product evaluation and testing as agreed with departmental manager.
• Manage and control formulation changes in response to product and process requirements.
• Ensure products comply with current regulations and quality requirements through establishing control specifications and testing procedures.
• Effectively manage all projects, including improvement activities and technical trials.
• Manage and control resources as appropriate within the role.
• Support the continuous improvement culture by participating, motivating, and managing teams to achieve process and product improvements.
• Report all work effectively to ensure knowledge is transferred to appropriate personnel and objectives and timing plans are achieved.
• Provide technical support and expertise for customers, understanding their manufacturing processes, as well as legislative requirements.

The Person:

• Degree (BSc, MSc, PhD, etc.) in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science is essential.
• Previous industrial or post-graduation experience within the polymer industry is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge of new product development, process safety, optimization, and improvements.
• Ability to plan, organize, carry out testing work, and analyze results.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, and proactive.

The Benefits:

• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
• An excellent salary.
• A company experiencing continued growth, expansion, and investment.
• The company is fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for safe working practices.