Entry Level Chemist
Posted 19/08/2024 by Whitehall Recruitment LTD
Entry Level Chemist - Inks - Laboratory Technician - Chemist - Junior Chemist
Our client is the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments and a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, electronic materials, brand protection, specialty services and other industrial markets.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Entry Level Chemist to work within our clients Research & Development team, with the world leader in the development and production of inks, dyes and functional coatings.
Purpose of the Job
- To develop new products for use in aqueous inkjet market that are aligned with the company strategy. This will involve developing and maintaining application testing protocols; maintenance and SOP development of equipment (e.g. printers).
- Working in a global company and market leader with a great resources and access to global team.
- Joining a dynamic team who regularly interacts with customers internally and externally as well as key suppliers and partners to advance the product development and field installation.
- Clear career progress pathway with various training and exposure opportunities to widen experience and accelerate personal development.
- Develop technical skills and ability to resolve problems across the specific product or application area, including e.g. an understanding of raw materials / ink chemistry / printing applications / technologies etc.
- Awareness of relevant techniques, formulating approaches and printing processes.
- Specific testing to defined standards or tolerances of samples, products, raw materials and the like.
- Proficient in the use of laboratory techniques and knowledge of SOP’s.
- Ensure appropriate data is recorded accurately and in a timely fashion, ensure the regular maintenance of all records.
Entry Level Chemist Candidate Profile:
- Degree in Chemistry/Physics/Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
- Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment is desirable.
- Ability to devise test methods, analyse results and disseminate them in a professional and effective way.
- Strong team player.
- Able to drive and take ownership and responsibility of their work and think for themselves while being receptive to feedback to continuously improve the quality of the development.
- Ambitious and willing to learn.
- Hold a strong can-do-attitude.
Salary £24,000 to £27,000 depending on experience, pension, 26 days holiday.
Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science based Industries
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 2449
- Job ID:
- 222189565
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