Development Chemist

Job Description

As a leader in the manufacturer and supply of high-performance industrial adhesives and adhesive application equipment, we are currently on the lookout for a highly skilled Polyurethane Chemist to develop, formulate and test new polymer technologies fromour facility in the West Midlands.BASIC SALARY: £50,000 - £60,000BENEFITS: Pension Healthcare 20 days holidayLOCATION: Walsall - West MidlandsCOMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Litchfield, Stafford, Birmingham, Coventry, Telford, NuneatonJOB DESCRIPTION: Development Chemist, Polyurethane Chemist - Adhesives, Technical ConsumableThe role of Development Chemist is focussed on contributing to the development, formulation and testing of new polymer technologies. Joining an experienced team of driven professionals, you could be looking for a commercial lab-based management role, a purechemist position or a mix of both, whatever is driving you, we would be keen to talk!Key duties of the role will be as follows: Assist in the transfer of new polymer technologies into full scale production. Investigate existing products and formulations to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce cost, in addition to improving chemical and physical properties. Liaise with suppliers, source and test new raw materials. Support quality control activities including developing quality control procedures and related documentation. Train and support production and QC teams in all technical aspects.PERSON SPECIFICATION: Development Chemist, Polyurethane Chemist - Adhesives, Technical ConsumableWe would like to receive applications from candidates who are: Qualified, ideally with a Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Material Technology. Able to demonstrate a proven track record in the formulation, development and testing of polyurethanes. Familiar with the raw material supply chain within the polyurethane industry. Excellent communicators, we pride ourselves on having strong working relationships from the shop floor to the boardroom.THE COMPANY:Established in theUK in 1985, we have become a pioneer in the development of industry-leading adhesives, while also providing first class service and support to its growing customer base. The experience and dedication to the development of new and innovativeproducts has gained us worldwide respect for our ability to supply a comprehensive range of products to a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, commercial manufacturing, composites, construction, foam, furniture, transportation and more. Wehave enjoyed a period of continued growth and have doubled our turnover in the last 8 years.PROSPECTS:As an established company we have been around for approaching 40 years, we are always keen to promote from within and offer genuine career options and personal development to all our employees.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Formulation Chemist, Research Chemist, Research & Development Chemist, Chemist, Laboratory Assistant, Graduate MaterialScientist, Material Scientist, Laboratory Technician, Material Development Engineer, Applications Chemist, Adhesive Chemist, R&D Chemist, Epoxy Chemist - Polymers, Polyurethane, Resins, Adhesives, Epoxy Resins.INTERESTED Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.REF: MT17162, Wallace Hind Selection