Polymer Chemist

Polymer Chemist - Chemicals sector - West Bromwich

Our client is looking for a Polymer Chemist for theirPolymer Additives Laboratory at their site in West Bromwich

Are you ready for a challenge and think this description matches your skills?

They require a hands on and technically sound Chemist with the view to developing into an enthusiastic and passionate Polymer Chemist/Rubber Technologist

• Minimum of degree level (or Equivalent) in Applied Chemistry or Elastomer technology.
• Rubber experience not essential as training will be given. Including completion of a Diploma Rubber Technology and Science.
• Responsible for synthesis of novel rubber accelerators, development of accelerator systems and polymer compounds for a variety of markets and applications.
• Conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on new and existing materials / substances, for such purposes as product and process development and application.
• Ability to provide Production and Quality Control Support on a range of their products.
• Perform analytical and physical testing of rubber products.
• Performs physical testing to define material/product properties.
• Analyse and interpret test data, prepare technical reports for use by sales and management personnel.
• Comply with work place safety standards.
• Independently perform lab work and evaluation, initially under supervision.
• Investigates and evaluates new raw materials for use in new or existing products.
• Execute designed experiments to validate hypotheses as they relate to elastomeric based materials, specifically in the areas of vulcanization and physical properties
• Apply knowledge of factors influencing processing of elastomeric based materials, materials chemistry, synthesis and characterization techniques.
• Relate material properties to real-world product performance.
• Excellent written and verbal reporting skills.

With experience, guidance and training from the team the successful candidate to develop to a Senior Polymer Chemist position and would be expected in time:-

• To have an excellent knowledge of regulation and standards that dictate the rubber industry
• To be familiar with compounding requirements for all polymer families including lattices for medical, consumer and engineering applications.
• Have a fundamental understanding of elastomer vulcanization, elastomer-filler interactions and physical properties.
• Communications and potential travel to global customers to provide technical support.
• Understand competitive materials and defend the client brand and its products and services.
• Write technical papers for publication and present at international conferences

We offer an initial salary in the range of 25k, a 36.25 hour week, 25 days holiday (plus all UK bank holidays), free life assurance cover and generous paid sick scheme (both after a qualifying period). We also provide access to a stakeholder pension scheme, a voluntary employee benefits scheme and a voluntary medical cash benefit plan.