CK Group are recruiting for an R&D Chemist to join an adhesives manufacturing company based in Kidderminster, on a full time, permanent basis.

Salary:

£25,000 - £30,000 DOE 

Job Summary:

As an R&D chemist you will be responsible for leading the development, scale-up and launch of new structural adhesive products to support the growth of the EMEA business. This role will involve hands-on laboratory work covering polymer synthesis, product characterization and application testing.


Responsibilities of this R&D Chemist will include:

• Leading NPD projects, including formulation, testing and scale up validation.
• Presenting NPD and PM ideas and opportunities for consideration by business. 
• Supporting the R&D Manager in meeting departmental objectives. 
• Providing technical support to the Sales and Marketing teams.
• Maintaining COSHH and other HSE required documentation and records.
• Keeping up to date with, health and safety issues in all aspects of the work undertaken.

As an R&D Chemist you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• 2:1 or 1st Class Degree in (MChem, BSc or MSc) in Chemistry.
• Academic Experience in polymer or material science and/or experience of adhesives and sealant products is desirable.
• Someone who is flexible, a self-starter, organised and has the ability to work and plan projects are essential attributes.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference T56818 in all correspondence.