A well-established manufacturing company based in Basildon are looking to recruit Development Chemist to joint their team. If you would like to work for a company with an eye on new sustainable materials, looking forward toward a better, greener future. As a Development Chemist you will develop new products, answer customer enquiries and support quality.
What's on offer:
Hours of work - Mon to Thurs 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 2.00pm
25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
Free parking
5% bonus based on company performance
The role:
Stay up to date with new technology, materials and processes
Develop new products for specific markets or customer needs
Manufacture and test of development products
Visit customer sites to run trials, identify issues and make improvements
Design and undertake laboratory work in response to customer requirements an make product recommendations
Provide technical support to customers
Act as technical resource for Manufacturing and Sales working within project teams
Assist in cross-training across the business
Investigate product changes, failures and non-compliance issues
Perform general maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment
What's required:
HND or Degree in a physical science such as Chemistry
Extensive experience of product development or similar with a proven track record of innovation
Experience of Business Management Systems such as ISO9001 & 14001 is highly desirable
Ability to influence and be a credible source for technical knowledge becoming the subject matter expert
Must be a good problem solver who get to the root cause of problems
Must have strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills are required
Able to work well under pressure
Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered
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