Lead Chemist

3 weeks ago


Co West Midlands, United Kingdom SRG Full time €45,000 - €60,000

Requiring proven industrial experience of polyurethane (PU) formulation and development, particularly knowledge/experience of additives for creating PU foams. PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and/or Polymer Chemistry is preferred but not essential.
Term: Permanent

SRG are currently working with a global and innovative business who have been producing speciality chemicals and additives for a range of diverse industries. As well as leading the R&D of PU, this role will also include developing application data for emerging markets, and expanding the product portfolio to include other polyurethane application areas such as thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU). Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry (although this is not essential), but will crucially have proven industrial experience formulating polyurethanes, polyurethane foams and application testing experience of such products.

25 working hours per week, Monday – Friday with flexibility on start/finish times. 25 days holiday + 8 statutory days and pension scheme.

Lead in the research and development of stabilisation solutions for polyurethanes
Obtain and review experimental data of the application testing of products
Develop and present application data to both internal and external clients and customers
PhD in synthetic organic or polymer chemistry (or similar)
Minimum BSc/MSc in Chemistry
Proven industrial experience of working with polyurethane, flexible slabstock and/or TPU
Good organisation skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Keywords: research and development, R&D, applications chemist, applications testing, polyurethane, slabstock, foam, foams, TPU, thermoplastic polyurethane, experiment data, flexible slabstock, stability packages, stabilisation, stable, synthetic organic, polymer, chemistry, phd, doctoral, doctorate, polymers, PU, formulation, formulating, development



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