About Jofa Resins
Jofa Resins is a leading UK manufacturer of high-performance epoxy resin, polyurethane screed, and polyaspartic systems, serving contractors, installers, and commercial clients across the residential and industrial decorative flooring sectors.
With a growing product portfolio and expanding markets, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and supporting our clients through training and technical excellence.
Role Summary
We're looking for a hands on Development Chemist to join our technical team. You'll be responsible for developing new products, improving existing formulations, resolving production issues, and supporting technical queries from internal teams and clients.
You'll work in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation, testing, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in epoxy, PU, or polyaspartic chemistry to help shape the future of Jofa's growing range.
Key Responsibilities
* Formulate, test, and scale-up new resin systems (epoxy, PU screeds, polyaspartics)
* Improve product quality, performance, and production efficiency
* Support production with formulation issues and batch troubleshooting
* Investigate customer complaints and provide technical resolutions
* Carry out raw material evaluations and approve alternative suppliers
* Monitor and test competitors' products for benchmarking
* Conduct application testing (e.g. adhesion, cure times, abrasion, chemical resistance)
* Write and maintain technical documentation (TDS, SOPs, formulations)
* Ensure all work is compliant with HSE, COSHH, and industry regulations
* Participate in internal training and knowledge-sharing across teams
* Collaborate with purchasing and operations to optimise formulations for cost and performance
Essential Skills & Experience
* Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related scientific discipline
* Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a similar role, ideally in:
* Epoxy resins
* Polyurethane screeds
* Polyaspartic coatings
* Strong formulation and testing knowledge in resin-based systems
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
* Hands-on experience in laboratory and scale-up environments
* Understanding of product compliance, health & safety, and quality standards
* Strong communication and reporting skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
* Organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated
Desirable
* Familiarity with ISO 9001 processes and quality management systems
* Experience with corrosion protection, heavy duty industrial coatings, or decorative flooring
* Experience working with contractors or supporting application teams
* Basic understanding of commercial drivers like margin optimisation and supply chain input
What We Offer
* Opportunities for growth and progression
* Collaborative team culture with hands on leadership
* Involvement in exciting R&D projects with real world application
* Free parking
* Company pension
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person