R&D Technician

R&D Technician required on a permanent basis, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring proven industrial experience of developing polymer based products, specifically thermoplastics.

Title: R&D Technician

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £28,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a well-established manufacturer of speciality chemical products for the polymer industry who have been consistently growing for a number of years. They are now seeking to hire an R&D Technician at their site based in Greater Manchester. This role will be a laboratory based and hands-on role that will include developing both new and existing polymer-based products.

A range of experience will be considered and so will prove an excellent opportunity for candidates with proven industrial experience of developing polymer based products, specifically thermoplastics.

Role / Description

• Supporting in the development of both of new and existing products.
• Potentially liaising directly with customers & clients to provide technical support.
• Conduct application & stability testing of new and existing products using a range of techniques.
• Remain up to date with current developments in the market.
• General maintenance of laboratory areas and equipment.

Requirements

• A degree or similar qualification in Chemistry or a related field
• Proven industrial experience of developing industrial chemical products (ideally polymer-based)
• Recent Chemistry graduates with an industrial placement year are encouraged to apply
• 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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For more information please call Chris Beckenham on 0161 667 1795.

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