Research Formulation Scientist
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: Chemist
Location: East Midlands
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Chemist to join our client's team in the East Midlands. As a Chemist, you will play a crucial role in driving growth and ensuring the continued success of the company through innovative product development, identification of niche market applications, and providing technical support to the sales team, production staff, and customers.
Responsibilities:
- Develop new products, including conducting tests, producing Material Data Sheets (MDS), and supporting labelling requirements.
- Source new materials and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and availability.
- Reformulate existing products to optimise costs and find replacements for specific chemicals.
- Purchase and maintain laboratory equipment as needed to support ongoing research and development activities.
Requirements:
- HND, Degree or equivalent industrial experience.
- Several years in formulation of polymer based products, ideally solvent based adhesives. Coating, paint, varnish and ink experience will be considered.
- HSE and regulatory responsibilities advantageous.
- Sourcing and cost analysis of new materials.
- Effective communication with colleagues and customers in person and on telephone.
- Positive attitude and flexible to move with changing business requirements.
- Driving licence is essential due to location of rural site.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
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