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Recruitment Consultant @ CK Group | MChem Chemistry | Multilingual
CK Group are recruiting for a Research & Development Manager, to join a chemicals manufacturing company, in the construction industry, at their site based in Belper, on a full time permanent basis.
The Company:
Our client is a well-established chemicals manufacturing company, and they now have a vacancy for an experienced R&D Manager, who will assist in the Research and Development of various chemical formulations.
The company offers a salary of £55,000 per annum for this role. Hours are 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Thursday and 4pm finish on Friday.
Location:
This role is located in Belper, commutable from Derby and surrounding areas.
Your main duties will be to:
* Research, develop, implement and sustain new and existing chemical formulations.
* Communicate with and provide technical support to company divisions including R&D, Operations, Sales, Quality, etc.
* Project Management with the Supervisor.
* Leadership of UK R&D Team.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
* Degree qualified in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science (or related technical discipline) - essential, Masters or PhD preferred.
* Proven industry experience in an R&D Technician, R&D Chemist, Plant Quality Lab Technician or Material Test Operator role in a manufacturing plant, test lab, or R&D facility - essential.
* Knowledge of silicone, STPE polymers, epoxy, polysulfide, hot melts, or pressure sensitive adhesives, sealants or coatings is preferred.
* Experience of new product formulation research and development.
* Operation of analytical, mechanical property and chemical processing equipment.
* Polymer manufacturing technologies knowledge such as small-, pilot- or plant-scale processing equipment; plant batch - and/or continuous-manufacturing processes.
* Knowledge of polymer materials and compounds including mechanical and physical testing instruments, high temperature physical property test equipment.
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 140 467 in all correspondence.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research and Science
* Industries
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing
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