Development Chemist (Elastomers)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Elastomers Application Development Manager, this position is principally lab-based to support the team's activities in innovation projects, customer support and generation of technical marketing data.

Responsibilities

• Observe legislative, safety, and environmental requirements of the Warrington site.
• Prepare and characterize polyurethane elastomer products (including cast elastomers, thermoplastic PU elastomers and others) derived from Capa polyols in the laboratory.
• Encompass both routine work and optionally some method development studies.
• Carry out application testing (reactivity, viscosity, etc.) of elastomers and associated intermediates.
• Support the Development Chemist, where necessary, on day-to-day operation of the Elastomers Application Lab, including implementation of lab requests, maintaining stock inventory and ensuring continuous operation of lab equipment.
• Take part in other activities in the Capa Innovation Lab, e.g., Capa polyol sample preparation, new product design and process development projects, as dictated by the work program.
• Comply with Ingevity Group IT and confidentiality procedures & policies.

Key Skills

• Work safely in a laboratory environment.
• Passion for practical lab work and an inquisitive mind.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and task management skills - scheduling of work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a can do attitude.
• Creative and collaborative mind set with an open minded attitude.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc or MSc degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related discipline.
• Preferred but not essential: Experience with polyurethane chemistry.
• Experience in an industrial polymer development laboratory.
• Experience of working in a chemical laboratory.
• Experience of analytical, physical and application testing of polymeric materials.

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