Graduate Chemist

Entry Level Chemist - Inks - Laboratory Technician - Chemist - Junior Chemist

Our client is the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments and a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, electronic materials, brand protection, specialty services and other industrial markets.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Entry Level Chemist to work within our clients Research & Development team, with the world leader in the development and production of inks, dyes and functional coatings.

Purpose of the Job

* To develop new products for use in aqueous inkjet market that are aligned with the company strategy. This will involve developing and maintaining application testing protocols; maintenance and SOP development of equipment (e.g. printers).

* Working in a global company and market leader with a great resources and access to global team.

* Joining a dynamic team who regularly interacts with customers internally and externally as well as key suppliers and partners to advance the product development and field installation.

* Clear career progress pathway with various training and exposure opportunities to widen experience and accelerate personal development.

* Develop technical skills and ability to resolve problems across the specific product or application area, including e.g. an understanding of raw materials / ink chemistry / printing applications / technologies etc.

* Awareness of relevant techniques, formulating approaches and printing processes.

* Specific testing to defined standards or tolerances of samples, products, raw materials and the like.

* Proficient in the use of laboratory techniques and knowledge of SOP’s.

* Ensure appropriate data is recorded accurately and in a timely fashion, ensure the regular maintenance of all records.

Entry Level Chemist Candidate Profile:

* Degree in Chemistry/Physics/Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

* Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment is desirable.

* Ability to devise test methods, analyse results and disseminate them in a professional and effective way.

* Strong team player.

* Able to drive and take ownership and responsibility of their work and think for themselves while being receptive to feedback to continuously improve the quality of the development.

* Ambitious and willing to learn.

* Hold a strong can-do-attitude.

Salary £25,000, pension, 26 days holiday and a flexible working scheme.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science based Industries