Chemist / Formulation Chemist / Chemistry Engineer
- Recruiter
- Bluetownonline Ltd
- Location
- St Ives
- Salary
- £26k - 29k per year
- Posted
- 16 Mar 2015
- Closes
- 13 Apr 2015
- Ref
- CLEAR
- Sectors
- Scientific & Pharmaceutical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Title: Chemist
Location: St Ives, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £26k- 29k per annum
Position: Full Time, Permanent
Our client is a Fortune 200, NYSE-listed, science and technology leader that designs, manufactures and markets innovative products and services to professional, medical, industrial and commercial customers. There is huge potential for career development within the company and group globally and they have an active policy of promotion from within and firmly believes in the further development of all personnel
They are looking for a chemist to work in a small team to aid in the formulation, product development & maintenance of the current ink range along with general lab skills. This role will help support and augment the formulation, validation, verification and life time support of ink products across the complete range. You will be self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and detail. A natural forward planner who critically assesses your own performance, you will be credible, and comfortable in dealing with both internal and external contacts.
This role will be an ideal next stage opportunity for someone who has recently started their career as a Graduate Chemist.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand ink jet printers and their interactions with inks
- Plan, lead and execute development projects and investigations including wet chemistry and running printer trials
- Use data to make effective decisions
- Work as part of a wider cross functional team to bring projects to completion and make continuous improvement
- Provide technical support to internal and external customers including technical, regulatory and health and safety enquiries.
Key Requirements:
- MSc/BSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related degree
- Professional membership (RSC, IoP, IoM3)
- Interest in Chemistry and Engineering
- A knowledge of surface coatings and dispersion systems advantageous
Package:
- Bonus – 6% of annual salary based on company performance
- Life Assurance 4x annual salary
- Pension Plan – company will match contributions up to 6%
- Health cash plan
- 25 Days holiday plus statutory days
Please click the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS for the link to the careers page.
Candidates with experience of; Product Development Manager, IoM3, Chemist, Chemical Technician, IoP, Chemistry Graduate, Laboratory Engineer, RSC, Science Technician, Chemical Engineer, Chemical Manufacturer, Chemical Development, Chemical Production Manager, will also be considered for this role.