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Job Location | Alfreton |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | £26,000 - £30,000 per annum |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Permanent, full-time |
Natalie Wood at CK Group is recruiting for a Wood Treatment and Coatings Development Chemist to work with a chemical blending company to be based at their site in Derbyshire on a full time, permanent basis. The company currently manufactures a wide range of products for various markets, including wood treatments, automotive cleaning products and industrial blends.The main purpose of this role would be research and development of wood treatments, stains and paints specifically for exterior wood. This includes formulating new products to expand and improve the current range, and improving the current products by re-formulation and re-sourcing raw materials. The ultimate aim of the role is growth of the company through expansion of the Companys product base and market sector.The responsibilities of this Development Chemist would include:- Innovation and development of new products.- Managing formulation projects from laboratory through customer trials to full-scale manufacture.- Troubleshooting any issues arising during the manufacturing process.- Analysis of current/future markets for development.- Competitor product analysis.- Existing product evaluation and formulation modification as required.- Source, test and approve raw materials for new and existing products.- Liaising with suppliers as required.- Preparing samples of products for customer approval.- Assisting when required with day to day lab duties including quality control of blends, including but not limited to; viscosity, pH and colour testing.The following skills and experience are required:- BSc (preferably 1st or 2:1) or higher in chemistry or relevant scientific discipline- Experience in formulation and development of coatings.- The ability to manage and progress projects.- The ability to guide the company in terms of innovation and suggestions to move the company forward.- Full driving licence- Good understanding of current regulations, e.g. REACH, CLP.We are looking for the following qualities in a suitable candidate:- Self-motivation- Able to work as part of the wider Company team- Well organised and able to prioritise- Loyalty and commitment to the Company- Enthusiasm and a desire to be part of a Company striving for growth and development- Working hours, 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm on Fridays.Flexibility with hours will be required according to workload deadlines.For more information or to apply for this Wood Treatment and Coatings Development Chemist position, please contact Natalie on or email , quoting job ref 47341It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.