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R&D Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Belper
Expire in: a month
Job Description
CK Group are recruiting for a Research & Development Manager, to join a chemicals manufacturing company, in the construction industry, at their site based in Belper, on a full time permanent basis.
The Company:
Our client is a well-established chemicals manufacturing company, and they now have a vacancy for an experienced R&D Manager, who will assist in the Research and Development of various chemical formulations.
The company offers a salary of £55,000 per annum for this role. Hours are 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Thursday and 4pm finish on Friday.
Location:
This role is located in Belper, commutable from Derby and surrounding areas.
R&D Manager Role:
Your main duties will be to:
Research, develop, implement and sustain new and existing chemical formulations.
Communicate with and provide technical support to company divisions including R&D, Operations, Sales, Quality, etc.
Project Management with the Supervisor.
Leadership of UK R&D Team.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
Degree qualified in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science (or related technical discipline) - essential, Masters or PhD preferred.
Proven industry experience in an R&D Technician, R&D Chemist, Plant Quality Lab Technician or Material Test Operator role in a manufacturing plant, test lab, or R&D facility - essential.
Knowledge of silicone, STPE polymers, epoxy, polysulfide, hot melts, or pressure sensitive adhesives, sealants or coatings is preferred.
Experience of new product formulation research and development.
Operation of analytical, mechanical property and chemical processing equipment.
Polymer manufacturing technologies knowledge such as small-, pilot- or plant-scale processing equipment; plant batch - and/or continuous-manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of polymer materials and compounds including mechanical and physical testing instruments, high temperature physical property test equipment.
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.
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