Development Chemist - Inks - Manchester - 2608
Our client is a global leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing inks and allied products for the print and packaging industries. They are recruiting a Development Chemist to assist in new product development, scale up, commercialisation and optimisation of their portfolio speciality chemicals for the printing industry.
Responsibilities:
* Carry out detailed laboratory design, testing and analysis of robust, new and amended product formulations.
* Oversee stability testing, product specifications and product launch readiness and provide technical support during production trials of new and amended products.
* Undertake raw material evaluation and introduction of new chemistries and alternative suppliers with an awareness of regulatory compliance.
* Test, implement and maintain our external product certifications.
* Collaborate with technology colleagues and within cross-functional teams, research industry initiatives and new technologies and materials.
* Maintain and enhance our ISO9001 protocols for research and development and service.
* Support site and departmental Health and safety initiatives.
Criteria:
* Experience in formulation development in a chemical environment, preferably inks, paints or coatings.
* Good communication skills: written, verbal and delivery of technical presentations.
* Project management skills and commercial awareness.
* Knowledge of environmental certification (Ecolabels) processes is desirable.
* Familiarity with analytical techniques.
* Experience with emulsion, surfactant and corrosion inhibitor chemistries is desirable.
Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science Industries