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Join Our Client as a Research & Development Chemist!
Hiring a Research & Development Chemist to develop polymers. Starting asap, competitive salary, based in Herefordshire, permanent position.
Location: Herefordshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: competitive
Start date: ASAP
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about innovation? Our client is seeking a Research & Development Chemist to join their dynamic Divisional R&D team. This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of polymer technology, developing advanced polyurethane and phenolic resin systems and conducting performance testing on polymer foams.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and cut polyurethane and phenolic foam samples.
- Mix and run foam formulations using laboratory chemicals.
- Perform small-scale fire tests and operate advanced lab equipment (FTIR, GC-MS, thermal conductivity instruments, etc.).
- Plan and execute experimental production trials.
- Analyse data, write reports, and present findings to senior staff.
- Provide technical support and stay up-to-date with scientific developments.
What We're Looking For
- Recent chemistry/ related graduate or experience within the polymer industry
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- IT literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary + profit-related bonus.
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance (4x salary).
- Enhanced family leave, buy & sell annual leave.
- Professional development support.
- Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted healthcare.
Keywords: graduate, chemistry, development, formulation, product development, npd, new product development, materials, developing, formulate, formulating, construction, adhesive, cement, sealant, grout, coating, elastomer, silicone, mould, paint, plastic.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
