Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the R&D Manager, the Development Chemist is responsible for:
* Ensuring a safe system of work.
* Complying with relevant Health & Safety procedures.
* Maintaining good housekeeping within the laboratory environment.
* Contributing to a positive working environment.
* Following company management systems procedures to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
* Leading short- and long-term projects devising experiments, documenting results, writing up reports and presenting findings relating to the following:
* Formulation of new products, specifications and test methods,
* Optimisation and modification of existing products, specifications and test methods,
* Investigation and testing of competitor products,
* Factory optimisation and development trials,
* Investigation of customer feedback
* Providing Technical support to support the following:
* Raw material procurement
* Production methods
* Quality control
* Customers & sales
* Investigation of customer feedback
* Utilising a range of analytical techniques, operating test programmes and equipment (including equipment maintenance).
* Identify risks, opportunities, non-conformities, and potential non-conformances.
* Conducting Internal auditing.
* Assisting in the compilation of Safety Data Sheets, COSHH and Risk Assessments (training to be given).
* Representing the company on Standards Committees, and professional bodies.
* Any other duties as directed that may arise from time-to-time and as set out in the Company Handbook.
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A. Essential Factors
* Degree in Science related field.
* Experience of laboratory work (approximately 2 years).
* IT literacy to high standard (Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & others).
* Experience with managing own projects & meeting deadlines.
* Ability to communicate effectively within the team and with other departments throughout the company, to ensure harmonious working relationships and to promote a positive working environment.
* An open, flexible, proactive, and positive approach towards work & can-do attitude.
* Good time keeping and punctuality.
* Good housekeeping and organisational skills.
* Ability to interpret data, undertake descriptive and statistical analysis and report results.
* Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines.
* Ability to use own initiative and work independently and as part of a team, as required.
* Ability to work with limited supervision and keep meticulous records.
* Ability and willingness to adapt to changing timetables or work patterns as dictated by changing circumstances and deadlines.
* Willingness to undertake any necessary training for the role.
B. Desirable Factors
* Knowledge of anticorrosion surface coatings and sealants.
* Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 Management Systems.
* Knowledge of international methods and standards (ASTM, ISO, NACE, etc.) related to corrosion protection, petroleum and natural gas industries.
* Experience with use of lab equipment such as: rheometer, tensometer, impactor and cathodic disbondment testers.
C. Assessment
* The applicant shall provide CV and cover letter, detailing information that supports the items listed in (A) and (B) above.
* Selected applicants will be invited for an initial video interview (held remotely via Microsoft Teams), to assess factors listed in (A).
* Successful applicants will then be invited for a second interview on site, in which they will be asked to perform some basic tasks / tests.
* A third interview with members of Top Management may take place for suitable candidates.
* Applicants will be asked to provide references in relation to (A) above.
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Other Information
Please note: applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
* Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
* Annual Salary: £30,000- 35,000 (DOE)
* Working Location: Denso House, 33-35 Chapel Road, West Norwood, London, SE27 0TR
* Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
* Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, flexitime (one-hour unpaid lunch break daily)
* Flexitime: start between 7 and 10am, finish between 3 and 6pm & possibility to finish from 1pm on Fridays (when 35 working hours have been achieved).
* Probation period: 6 months
* Annual leave entitlement: 22 days + Bank Holidays
* Other benefits will be discussed during interviews.