Job Title: Senior Polymer Technologist
Salary: Competitive.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
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Alphagary, an Orbia business, is looking for a Senior Polymer Technologist to be based at our MeltonSite in Leicestershire.
Job Summary/ Purpose
* To formulate new polymer compositions and to provide technical support and service to the compounding business (internal and external Customers).
* A senior role within the R & D/Technical Department which requires that the job holder be able to work with minimal supervision to lead projects and assignments to conclusion/positive outcome
Main Responsibilities
* Lead compound development projects to ensure our formulations meet or exceed customer and market requirements (new business opportunities)
o Formulate effective compound solutions versus specific customer and market needs
o Provide effective and efficient technical service to support scale up and commercialization
o Document/record progress of projects and assignments
o Establish quality control specifications for new compounds
* Provide effective and efficient technical support and service to the Operations Team
o Maintain quality control specifications for existing compounds
o Reduce loss by assisting in the correction of formulations and processes
o Support the R & D/Technical Team's efforts on continuous improvement initiatives by providing technical expertise
o Identify and implement disposal routes for non-conforming materials and obsolete stock items
* Provide effective and efficient technical support and service to Customers
o Provide on-site technical support during customer evaluation of our compounds and/or troubleshooting
o Provide documentation to support the use of our compounds for example: technical data sheets, material safety data sheets, performance/regulatory declarations, and statements
o Support investigation initiatives to resolve customer concerns
* Keep Alphagary at the forefront of formulation technology by continually researching and following up on relevant new and emerging technologies
* Maintain formulations in the SAP business system to allow smooth order processing and accurate compound costing
* Source alternate raw materials to mitigate supply risks and to control formulation costs
* Represent the Company at relevant conferences and exhibitions and contribute to relevant technical committees when it is beneficial to the Company to do so
Knowledge/ Experience / Qualifications Required
* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or above in a relevant scientific discipline, preferably Polymer Chemistry/Technology/Engineering
* Ability to communicate effectively and confidently in English (Oral and Written) at all levels
* Proven track record in formulating polymer compounds & compositions and solving problems effectively
* Ability to provide strong technical support and service to internal and external Customers
* Demonstrable background working with polymer compositions, preferably semi-rigid or flexible halogen free flame-retardant materials and/or TPE materials and ideally for wire & cable, grips and sealing application.
* Sound practical knowledge of extrusion and injection moulding processes
* Have participated in and supervised Customer trials
* Comfortable travelling within and outside the UK
* Proven ability to effectively lead projects
* Computer literacy - ability to use Office365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and TEAMS)
* Proven ability to operate typical polymer testing and analytical apparatus and interpret results for example: Tensometer, Fire testing, MFI, DSC, TGA, FTIR, Oven ageing methods
* Knowledge of working with SAP would be advantageous
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If you are excited about this role and your experience and competencies somewhat align with the qualification in the posting, we encourage you to apply.
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Candidates with experience of; Senior Technical Specialist, Senior Materials Engineer, Formulation Scientist, and Research and Development Technician, may also be considered for this role.
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