Synthetic Polymer Chemist required on a permanent basis in South Yorkshire. Requiring a degree in Chemistry or related subject and proven industrial experience of synthesising polymers.
Title: Synthetic Polymer Chemist
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Term: Permanent
SRG are currently working with a well-established company producing a wide variety of emulsions and adhesives for a wide range of applications. As their success continues and the company continues to grow, they are looking to hire a Synthetic Polymer Chemist to join their small technical team based in South Yorkshire. This role would suit candidates with proven industrial experience of developing and synthesising polymer-based products.
Benefits: An excellent opportunity to join a well-established company with a fast-paced, people focused working environment. Working hours: 8:00am-4:00pm (with flexibility).
Role / Description
- Develop formulations of new and existing products polymer/emulsion products, working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Support in the synthesis and development of polymer-based products
- Support process improvement of formulations
- Support in various short-term applications and development projects
- Support in the scale-up of new products, providing support to production as and when needed
- Convert successful formulations into manufacturing instructions, supporting the scale-up from laboratory to production
- Advising production teams on appropriate adjustments to ensure product meets customer specification
- Complete production Quality Control (QC) as required
Requirements
- A degree in Chemistry or similar (Polymer Science etc.)
- Proven industrial formulation/development experience of synthesising polymers and polymer-based products
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
- Well organised with good time management skills
- Enthusiastic, keen to learn and self-motivated
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