Chemist

Role: Chemist
Location: R & D - Lab in Penryn, Cornwall
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + benefits

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:

  • Support New Product Development covering aspects of new product design, development, fabrication, and testing.
  • Provide Technical Support for Production Department.
  • Develop new standards for production and design, with improvements as needed.
  • To make the research samples using R&D lab equipment to fulfill sales requests.
  • Record, analyse and interpret results using structured methodologies to generate appropriate conclusions and recommendations for both new product development and technical support to production.
  • Support in the formulating of functional surface coatings for application to flexible substrates.
  • Pursue continuing education on new solutions, technology, and skills.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION:

 Reports To: Senior Development Chemist

Responsible for: Tasks as Identified or directed

QUALIFICATION / SKILL SET REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher scientific certification -
  • Previous experience of working as a Junior Chemist, Senior Laboratory Technician, or applicable scientific role -
  • Previous experience of working in Research & Development laboratory preferably within a Specialised Coating Applications environment -
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment, where there is a requirement to understand technical processes - ESSENTIAL.
  • Proven hands-on knowledge of and passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques Kaizen, Lean 6 Sigma, RCA - DESIREABLE Resilient and results oriented, with a strong quality focus and the ability to work to deadlines.
  • Good IT skills, especially excel, word, power point.
  • Disciplined and self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Record, analyse and interpret results to generate appropriate conclusions and recommendations focusing on accuracy and completeness.
  • The ability to progress projects with autonomy but also having the necessary interpersonal skills to integrate within a team for group communication & when projects dictate.
  • Evaluating raw materials efficiently & selecting suitable chemistries for formulation.
  • Provide Technical Support inc problem solving or Process Improvement for Production.
  • Producing pilot coatings & employing test procedures for establishing functionality / performance s part of New Product Development or Problem Solving or Chemistry obsolescence
  • Working with and communicating to key Stake Holders in Technical, Production & Sales to ensure the effective flow of information within the business.
  • Make and test prototypes, or modified components or samples as required using a variety of techniques.
  • Collaborate with Department Chemist (s) to provide support for root cause analysis.
  • Incoming raw materials testing.
  • Training of Production & Quality teams on key tests as part of their day-to-day.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES & WORKING PRACTICES:

  • Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work, in accordance with Section 7(a) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
  • Co-operate with Kernow Coatings and with other employees so far as is necessary to enable the Company to comply with its duties under health and safety legislation, and with the Company’s Health & Safety policies and procedures, in accordance with Section 7(b) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
  • Not intentionally or recklessly misuse or interfere with anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare, as required by Section 8 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
  • Comply with all Kernow Coatings policies and procedures, including those contained within the Staff Handbook.
  • Report without delay were reasonably practicable, any unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, or dangerous practices (including horseplay) which may endanger persons or damage Company property.

 TRAINING: 

Undertake any training as required or directed in line with the support of your role or wider company requirements.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary + benefits
  • Holiday 21 Days + 4 Fixed at Christmas + Bank Holidays
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • On Site Parking

To apply please email CV and brief expression of interest outlining your suitability to : sbrokenshire@kernowcoatings.com