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Development Chemist - Inks - Manchester - 2608

Our client is a global leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing inks and allied products for the print and packaging industries. They are recruiting a Development Chemist to assist in new product development, scale up, commercialisation and optimisation of their portfolio speciality chemicals for the printing industry.

Responsibilities:

* Carry out detailed laboratory design, testing and analysis of robust, new and amended product formulations.

* Oversee stability testing, product specifications and product launch readiness and provide technical support during production trials of new and amended products.

* Undertake raw material evaluation and introduction of new chemistries and alternative suppliers with an awareness of regulatory compliance.

* Test, implement and maintain our external product certifications.

* Collaborate with technology colleagues and within cross-functional teams, research industry initiatives and new technologies and materials.

* Maintain and enhance our ISO9001 protocols for research and development and service.

* Support site and departmental Health and safety initiatives.

Criteria:

* Experience in formulation development in a chemical environment, preferably inks, paints or coatings.

* Good communication skills: written, verbal and delivery of technical presentations.

* Project management skills and commercial awareness.

* Knowledge of environmental certification (Ecolabels) processes is desirable.

* Familiarity with analytical techniques.

* Experience with emulsion, surfactant and corrosion inhibitor chemistries is desirable.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science Industries