Synthetic Polymer Chemist

Synthetic Polymer Chemist required on a permanent basis in South Yorkshire. Requiring a degree in Chemistry or related subject and proven industrial experience of synthesising polymers.

Title: Synthetic Polymer Chemist
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: �30,000 - �50,000 (dependent on experience)
Term: Permanent
SRG are currently working with a well-established company producing a wide variety of emulsions and adhesives for a wide range of applications. As their success continues and the company continues to grow, they are looking to hire a Synthetic Polymer Chemist to join their small technical team based in South Yorkshire. This role would suit candidates with proven industrial experience of developing and synthesising polymer-based products.

Benefits: An excellent opportunity to join a well-established company with a fast-paced, people focused working environment. Working hours: 8:00am-4:00pm (with flexibility).

Role / Description

• Develop new and existing polymer/emulsion products, working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Support in the synthesis and development of polymer-based products
• Support process improvement of formulations
• Support in various short-term applications and development projects
• Support in the scale-up of new products, providing support to production as and when needed
• Convert successful formulations into manufacturing instructions, supporting the scale-up from laboratory to production
• Advising production teams on appropriate adjustments to ensure product meets customer specification
• Complete production Quality Control (QC) as required

Requirements

• A degree in Chemistry or similar (Polymer Science etc.)
• Proven recent industrial formulation/development experience of synthesising polymers and polymer-based products
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and self-motivated

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