Plastics Processing Specialist
4 weeks ago
Job Summary:
This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a degree in a chemistry or engineering discipline, or a professional with 2-3 years of experience in polymer processing. The position is primarily lab-based, supporting the work of bioplastics applications development activities to deliver new products and develop technical information for product literature, marketing activities, and customer support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and characterize test samples from raw materials via injection moulding or extrusion, encompassing routine work and method development studies.
- Generate and report data from analytical equipment such as FTIR, DSC, Tensile, Rheometer, DMA.
- Participate in material preparation and design for the next generation of plastic/bioplastic.
- Perform everyday work and maintenance of the plastic lab and equipment.
- Follow health and safety rules and maintain good lab practice.
Requirements:
- Basic understanding of polymer/plastic processing.
- Experience in laboratory scale work or processing environment.
- Experience in operating extrusion and/or injection moulding is preferred but not essential.
- Experience in mechanical or analytical equipment.
- Knowledge in polymer degradation/biodegradation is a bonus.
- Passion for practical lab work.
- Good organization, prioritization, and task management skills – scheduling of work.
- Strong interpersonal and a can-do attitude.
- Creative and collaborative mind-set with an open-minded attitude.
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and be comfortable using a wide range of IT systems.
What We Offer:
- Market-competitive salary.
- Annual bonus (dependent on the grade of the role and discretionary on business performance).
- 27 days holiday, including bank holidays (increasing by 1 day every 5 years to a maximum of 32 days).
- Contributory Company Pension Plan.
- Death in service benefit.
- Private Medical Insurance with access to a free confidential 24/7 GP Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme, for you (and your family) with free access to legal services, medical services, and counseling.
- Career development opportunities – we are passionate about nurturing our internal talent, and offering career progression.
- Long service rewards.
- Company sick pay scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme and Home Scheme.
- Discounted Gift Card Scheme.
- On-site subsidized canteen.
- Weekly free fruit deliveries.
- Free employee onsite car park.
- Eye care vouchers.
- Regular well-being events.
- Volunteering opportunities in the local community.
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