Research And Development Chemist

1 day ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment Full time €40,000

Cranleigh STEM is working with an independent, British-owned paint manufacturing business based in Manchester who are experiencing positive growth in their formulation team, and they are now recruiting for an R&D Chemist to join its team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Technical Director, the successful candidate will be required to carry out work in the areas of Research and Development, improvement, testing and troubleshooting, maintenance and evaluation of products.

R&D Chemist Responsibilities

  • To plan a pilot plant and scale up of products from laboratory trials through to the handover into the production facility.
  • To develop new formulations and produce samples.
  • To assist in the routine operation at the R&D Laboratory.
  • To analyse and evaluate raw materials and competitor products.
  • Investigate and formulate improvement of products and manufacturing processes and assist with their implementation.
  • Investigate and formulate solutions to problems in production, laboratory and the field, make recommendations to the Technical Manager, and liaise with other staff in remedying problems.
  • To develop an understanding of research, produce reports (verbal and written) to the Technical Director, and to communicate the results of research.
  • To become familiar with and actively support all provisions of the Quality System appropriate to the responsibility of this position.
  • Colour matching and Quality Control of colour collateral would be an advantage.

R&D Chemist Requirements

Experience in Surface Coatings preferably decorative paints

A degree or higher science qualification (HNC, A levels, apprenticeship)

Proven problem solving experience in the coatings industry

An understanding on colour physics would be highly beneficial.

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle projects independently

£40k + excellent company benefits



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