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