Polymer Chemist

NES Fircroft is collaborating with an independent, family-owned company based in West Bromwich, West Midlands, that manufactures organic chemicals for various industries, including Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Rubber, Polymer, Food & Beverage, and allied sectors. We are seeking a Polymer Chemist to join an existing team to work on a lower tier COMAH facility.

Our client 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 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.
Ability to evaluate the changing face of the Rubber Industry and the effect on their range of chemicals.
Understand competitive materials and defend the brand and its products and services.
Write technical papers for publication and present at international conferences.If you are interested in this position, please forward your updated CV

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