We are currently looking for an experienced Development Technologist to join the R&D department of a company in Derbyshire.
As a Technologist you will lead/ support projects to develop new and existing textile products.
Responsibilities include
* Design and run experiments.
* Apply expertise in colour theory, dyeing techniques, and colourfastness to development company products.
* Evaluate raw materials for their properties and how they react in processes
* Support production to implement new and re-developed processes and solve technical problems on the plant.
* Drive R&D projects from the laboratory through to pilot plant.
Ideal candidates will have
A degree in Chemistry and have experience in the research & development of textiles or materials. You will have experience in dying techniques and ideally colourfastness, along with experience in scale-up and manufacturing.
To apply for the Development Technologist role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent.
Please note my client cannot sponsor a visa for this position, so full eligibility to work in the UK is required.
Key words: Chemist, Technologist, materials, Textiles, R&D, research, development