Development Chemist

Job Description

As a leadingliquid adhesive, sealant, coating & primermanufacturer who provide high-performance products worldwide, we are currently looking for an experienced Polyurethane Development Chemist. This position will provide support to our Technical Directorfrom our modern laboratory in Staffordshire.BASIC SALARY: £50,000 - £60,000BENEFITS: Up to 10% bonus Company car 25 days holiday rising to 30 in time Pension Health Cash PlanLOCATION: TamworthCOMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Coventry, Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Cannock, Wallsall, RugbyJOB DESCRIPTION: PU Chemist, Development Chemist - Adhesives, Technical ConsumablesThe role of Development Chemist is focused on contributing to the development of MCPU prepolymers, 2 component Polyurethane adhesives and moisture triggered Polyurethane coatings to support the Industrial, Construction and Roofing markets.Key Duties of the role will be as follows: Formulation of Polyurethane adhesives and coatings for use in Industrial, Roofing and Construction markets Technical service support for existing customers Raw Material analysis Developing new business with new and existing customers with new developments, supporting the sales teams with customer visits Develop new technologies to expand market share Be the technical contact for Polyurethane products Conduct internal product training and demonstrations with existing and new customersPERSON SPECIFICATION: PU Chemist, Development Chemist - Adhesives, Technical ConsumablesIdeally, we would like applications from candidates who have: A degree in a Chemistry or Polymer related subject with practical experience of Polyurethane adhesives Or Demonstratable experience of working in a laboratory, ideally in one of the following Chemical arenas: Polyurethane adhesives, Resins, Epoxies, MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) and AcrylicsTHE COMPANY:Customers recognise us for our technical expertise, service, and eagerness to build mutually beneficial long-term partnerships. Our dedication to both relationship-building and constant innovation allows us to develop the products and services you need to thrivein a constantly evolving marketplace. Our brand structure reflects our ongoing commitment to adding value for our customers across the entire supply chain. We have three market-specific brands, which allow us to provide specific products and services, combinedwith tailored technical, compliance, logistics and sales/marketing support.Future PotentialAs an established company we have been around for over half a decade and have recently been acquired by a globally recognised brand, whilst we cant point to specific growth positions at this time, we have growing options in our business and the wider groupas part of this integration.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 acknowledgment of your application.Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.REF: MT16891, Wallace Hind Selection