Chemist to join a leading Chemical Manufacturing company that specialise in the development, manufacture and distribution of chemical intermediates for Personal Care, Household Care and Industrial applications. The role is a days based position paying a salary of up to £30,000 per annum.The Chemist will be central to expanding the company’s product portfolio. This role requires a driven professional with solid expertise in analytical chemistry and process development. The candidate will focus on converting innovative concepts into efficient production processes while upholding exceptional quality standards. Effective communication and organisational abilities are critical for working across teams and ensuring projects stay on track.Chemist Responsibilities:
Support the NPD team with various development projects, including neutralization, oxidation, sulphonation, esterification, and phosphation.
Perform daily analytical tasks, including wet chemistry titrations and techniques like FTIR, UV Spectroscopy, HPLC, and GC analysis.
Develop, validate, calibrate, and maintain HPLC and GC methods.
Use the EFACS ERP system to set up new material and product codes, and complete bills of materials.
Raise lab and technical purchase orders, manage goods receipt, and maintain detailed lab notes.
Write technical reports, generate methods of manufacture, QC, and product specifications, and conduct plant trials and scale-up processes.
To be considered for this role you should have at least one year of relevant experience, hold a degree in Chemistry and demonstrate expertise in GC and HPLC, including method development, validation, calibration, and routine maintenance.Please apply directly for further information regarding this Chemist opportunity.....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Chemist with 0-2 years of experience in the field of paint and coatings. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in physical sciences, holding at least a bachelor's degree. The position is based at DayGlo Color Corporation in Cleveland, OH, a subsidiary of RPM International, a global leader in specialty coatings, sealants, and building materials.
Responsibilities:
Pigment Dispersion: Execute and optimize the preparation of pigment dispersions for paint and coating formulations, ensuring quality and consistency.
Laboratory Work: Conduct experiments, analyses, and tests to support product development and improvement initiatives.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and observations in accordance with industry standards.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers and engineers, to contribute to the overall success of projects.
Quality Control: Assist in quality control processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and DayGlo's high standards.
Research: Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and advancements in paint and coatings to contribute innovative ideas to the team.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey findings and collaborate with team members.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and propose effective solutions. Initiative: Proactive attitude towards learning and taking on new challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career chemist to contribute to cutting-edge projects at DayGlo Color Corporation, supported by the extensive resources and global presence of RPM International. If you meet the qualifications and are eager to grow in your career, we invite you to apply.
Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience in the paint and coatings industry, with a focus on pigment dispersion preparation.
Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in physical sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with laboratory techniques, equipment, and procedures. Knowledge of formulation principles in the paint and coatings domain is a plus.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
Technical Sales Engineer
Gloucester
£37’000 - £42’000 + Bonuses + Commission ( OTE £50’000+)+ Remote Working + Technical Training + Private Healthcare + Holidays + Progression + Industry Leading Pension + Car / Van Option + Company Credit Card + ‘Immediate Start’
Fantastic opportunity for a Technical Sales Engineer to join a true industry leader in a role that offers unrivalled variety of work. Receive top tier training so you can be recognised as a specialist within this sector. Earn in excess £50’000 through uncapped commission and bonuses.
This company is industry leaders within the measuring and analysis field and due to growth they need a Technical Sales Engineer to join their highly skilled team.You’ll get to progress technically and into senior positions, enjoy earning a fantastic package while selling the best equipment there is, and being constantly challenged.Your Role As A Field Sales Representative Will Include:
* Technical Sales Engineering Position* Solution Selling To A Range Of Different Customers* Remote Role
As A Technical Sales Engineer You Will Have:
* Clean Driving Licence* Happy To Cover The South* Sales Experience - Manufacturing, Engineering / IndustrialPlease Apply Or Call Charlie Auburn on 0203 813 7949Keywords: Technical Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Field Sales Representative, Sales Executive, Sales, Chemist, Analytical Equipment, Weighing Equipment, Science, Chemistry, Technician, Medical, Scales, Gloucester, Bristol, Cheltenham,....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL SUMMARY
Make all intermediates and finished products by adding specific quantities of certain raw materials and/or intermediates to a batch tank or grinding mill according to a written formula using proper batch making techniques and safe methods. This position also requires application and monitoring of established quality procedures and methods for production batches. Compiles, tabulates and summarizes QC data for analysis. Prepares and offers constructive criticisms relative to variables and deviations from prescribed standards of quality. Maintains statistical records having to do with quality, nature and causes of defects. Expedites and follows up changes to allow for prescribed quality standards. Request raw materials for use in formulas. Position requires knowledge of batch making techniques, machinery operation, scales and meter use, and formula knowledge.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Weigh and/or measure out quantities of solvents, resins, pigments (or dispersions), and additives into blending tanks or grinding mills according to a batch ticket. Tend mixing or grinding equipment and maintain control over time, heat, mix speed, etc. Upon batch completion, take product sample to QC Lab for QC checks. Check production batches by comparison to standards Make adjustments to batch as necessary Recheck batch after adjustments are made until product is within standard product specifications Use proper analytical tools to compare product to standard specs and to wet and/or dry samples Record results of comparison and record onto batch card Consult with Main Lab chemist on products more than 10% out of product specifications Upon approval of product record data onto Quality Control car and enter information into computer data base Consult QC manual for specific requirements for product analysis of production batches and customers special requirements Calibrate QC equipment as required Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience and Education
No previous experience required Experience in Manufacturing, Filling Area strongly preferred
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Good math/measurement skills Good written and verbal communication skills Basic reading and comprehension skills Must achieve required color testing score
Reasoning Ability
Determine correct batch making procedures as instructed in initial training and described on batch ticket. Determine if raw materials are fit for use. Work without continuous supervision while completing assigned projects.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle product and equipment and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift/move 400 to 500 pounds with specially provided equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is representative of those an employee would encounter in a normal paint manufacturing facility while performing the job tasks listed in this job description. The employee is exposed to solvent vapors at well below the OSHA permissible exposure limit and when required, adequate personal protection equipment is required.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)
Completing the number of batches required by the daily production schedule. Accuracy of completed batches. Satisfactory appearance of work area. Attendance and attitude. Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
