Research and Development Chemist

Chemist - Research and Development - Decorative Paints

Our client is an independent, British paint manufacturer, committed to the socially and environmentally responsible production of high-quality paints renowned for their depth of colour – undertones that subtly change in different lights, providing real character and definition.

Our client is looking for a paint Chemist to join their team in Manchester. Reporting to the Technical Director, the candidate will be required to carry out work in the areas of Research and Development, improvement, testing and troubleshooting, maintenance and evaluation of products, sourcing and testing raw materials, manufacturing procedures, test procedures, quality systems, R&D systems, and documentation.

Responsibilities:

1. To plan a pilot plant and scale up of products from laboratory trials through to the handover into the production facility.
2. To develop new formulations and produce samples.
3. To assist in the routine operation at the R&D Laboratory.
4. To analyse and evaluate raw materials and competitor products.
5. Investigate and formulate improvements of products and manufacturing processes and assist with their implementation.
6. Investigate and formulate solutions to problems in production, laboratory, and the field, make recommendations to the Technical Manager, and liaise with other staff in remedying problems.
7. To develop an understanding of research, produce reports (verbal and written) to the Technical Director, and to communicate the results of research.
8. To become familiar with and actively support all provisions of the Quality System appropriate to the responsibility of this position.

Requirements:

1. Experience in the paints/coatings industry.
2. Understanding of the decorative paint market.
3. Proven problem-solving experience, preferably in the coatings industry.