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Chemical Development Technologist - Textiles & Fabrics

Smart4Chemical

England

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

28 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chemical Development Technologist to join their team in the Somerset area. This role requires a degree in chemistry or a related field, along with hands-on experience in fabrics and textiles. You will be responsible for providing technical support, conducting thorough lab investigations, and ensuring smooth transitions of projects from development to production. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects while collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders. If you're passionate about chemistry and eager to contribute to innovative solutions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Degree educated in chemistry or related field is essential.
  • Experience in fabrics and textiles is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support through lab investigations and tests.
  • Assist in project transitions from development to production.

Skills

Technical Support
Commercial Acumen
Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry
Degree in Polymer Chemistry
Degree in Materials Science

Tools

Testing Apparatus

Job description

Smart4Chemicals are currently looking to recruit a Chemical Development Technologist for one of our clients based in the Somerset area.


To be considered for the role of Chemical Development Technologist you must be degree educated in chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science or a closely related subject. You must also possess industrial experience in working with fabrics and textiles.


As a Chemical Development Technologist you will be responsible for providing technical support, overseeing quality & transition manager in addition to liaising with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.


Role requirements:
  1. Degree educated as a minimum in chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science or a closely related subject.
  2. Any experience with working to a variety of quality standards highly desirable.
  3. Possess strong level of commercial and technical acumen so you can become adaptable and proactive in identifying new products & processes.
  4. Previous experience in working with fabrics & textiles essential.

Role responsibilities:
  1. Actively provide technical support through thorough and precise lab investigations, tests and trials.
  2. Work with quality and operational teams to assist in the transition of projects from development to standard production.
  3. Provide a high level of competency when it comes to using required testing apparatus, calibrating and recording findings and identifying external testing facilities as needed.
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