Polymer Technologist

CK Group are recruiting for a Polymer Technologist, on behalf of a leading multinational producer of household plastic products, at their site in Cramlington, on a permanent basis, offering a salary up to £35,000 per annum. The company offers excellent opportunities for personal development and career progression, as well as structured training.

The Role:

To contribute to the development of new products and provide technical support to customers.

The candidate needs to have an understanding of polymers, resins and surface coating/decorating technologies (printing, priming, embossing etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Developing existing products and processes.
• Providing technical support and assistance for suppliers, internal and external customers.
• Management of product evaluation and testing as agreed with departmental manager.
• Manage and control formulation changes in response to product and process requirements.
• Ensuring product compliance with current regulations and quality requirements, through establishment of control specifications and testing procedures.
• Provide technical support and expertise for customers.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree (BSc, MSc, PhD etc.) in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Material Science is essential.
• Previous industrial or post-graduation experience within polymer industry.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence.

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