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Senior Chemist

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Virginia, Co. Cavan

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

This is a hands-on senior chemist role within a well-established, family-run manufacturing business supplying specialist materials across international markets.

You’ll take ownership of production chemistry and product development, working closely with the Director to improve existing products and drive new formulation work.

The Role

Own production chemistry across core product lines

Support and improve batch manufacturing, ensuring consistency and quality

Troubleshoot real-world issues including curing, adhesion and performance

Develop and refine formulations (particularly within MMA / resin systems)

Scale formulations from lab through to production

Work closely with operations to improve yield, throughput and efficiency

Support raw material selection and supplier interactions

Contribute to the design and development of new lab facilities

Provide technical input on customer issues and product performance

What They’re Looking For

Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or similar

Strong experience in one or more of the following:
coatings, resins, polymers, adhesives, construction materials

Proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment

Hands-on formulation and scale-up experience

Good understanding of curing systems, fillers, pigments and material performance

Confident communicator, able to work across technical and non-technical teams

Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions in a fast-paced environment

Why This Role

Real ownership of products, processes and improvements

Direct access to decision makers

Opportunity to shape new lab facilities

Visible impact on production and product performance

Long-standing, stable business with international reach

Supportive, close-knit team environment

Package

Competitive salary (DOE)

Pension

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Relocation support / accommodation available if required

Long-term progression as the business continues to grow

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