A well-established manufacturing company based in Basildon are looking to recruit Development Chemist to joint their team. If you would like to work for a company with an eye on new sustainable materials, looking forward toward a better, greener future. As a Development Chemist you will develop new products, answer customer enquiries and support quality.

What's on offer:

• Hours of work - Mon to Thurs 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 2.00pm
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• 5% bonus based on company performance

The role:

• Stay up to date with new technology, materials and processes
• Develop new products for specific markets or customer needs
• Manufacture and test of development products
• Visit customer sites to run trials, identify issues and make improvements
• Design and undertake laboratory work in response to customer requirements an make product recommendations
• Provide technical support to customers
• Act as technical resource for Manufacturing and Sales working within project teams
• Assist in cross-training across the business
• Investigate product changes, failures and non-compliance issues
• Perform general maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment

What's required:

• HND or Degree in a physical science such as Chemistry
• Extensive experience of product development or similar with a proven track record of innovation
• Experience of Business Management Systems such as ISO9001 & 14001 is highly desirable
• Ability to influence and be a credible source for technical knowledge becoming the subject matter expert
• Must be a good problem solver who get to the root cause of problems
• Must have strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills are required
• Able to work well under pressure

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered

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