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Senior Scientist- Plastics and Polymers

Jackson Hogg

Hartlepool

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

13 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Scientist to join their innovative team in Chemical Manufacturing. This exciting role involves planning and executing technical work programs to support customer service and product development in the Paper and Plastics line. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to synthesize new pigments and contribute to groundbreaking projects. If you have a passion for science and a desire to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity and technical expertise in a thriving sector.

Minimum of a National Level 5 qualification in chemistry or related field.
Experience in technical service or R&D within the chemical industry.

Plan and conduct tests on pigments for product development.
Synthesize and evaluate new pigments to support innovative projects.
Ensure compliance with EHS and business conduct policies.

Technical service experience

Research & development experience

Experience in chemical industry

Plastics technology & testing

Knowledge of pigment science

EHS & technical documentation writing

National Level 5 qualification (HND or equivalent)

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Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg | Life Science Recruitment Expert

We are currently working with a global leader in Chemical Manufacturing looking for a Scientist to join their team specifically focused on their Paper and Plastics line.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and carrying out technical work programmes to support customer technical service, the development of new products & applications, and innovative technical platforms.

Responsibilities

To plan, carry out and report in-applications tests on existing and novel pigments for customer support and product development projects, including formulation troubleshooting and benchmarking.
To synthesise and evaluate new pigments at the laboratory-scale in support of product development and product improvement programmes, and the development of innovative technical platforms.
To interpret and report the results of applications testing and pigment evaluations to meet the information needs of customers to mutually agreed timescales.
To contribute information, know-how and ideas to best achieve the objectives of customer support and research and development projects.
To improve and develop applications testing and synthesis methods to meet changing business needs.
To ensure equipment and systems used are maintained in a fit-for-purpose state to deliver optimised high-quality results in a safe and efficient manner.
To improve personal skills, capability and knowledge in order to maximise contribution to meeting the needs of the business.
To carry out all duties at all times to be in compliance with all EHS, Product Stewardship, SOX and Business Conduct policies and guidelines.

Qualifications - Minimum of a National Level 5 qualification, e.g. HND, or equivalent in chemistry, physics, materials science or other related science subject

Required Skills

Experience of carrying out technical service or research & development programmes
Experience of working within a chemical industry environment

Preferred Skills

Experience of using plastics technology & testing (e.g. extrusion, injection moulding)
Knowledge of pigment science and technology
Experience of writing and developing EHS & technical documentation

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management and Science

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

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