Employment Type: Flexible Working / Part Time / Project Driven
Our client is a global organization with a newly commissioned technical centre, providing innovative solutions in the paints, coatings, inks, colour dispersions, and adhesive industries. They are dedicated to supporting advancements in coating technology and offer a dynamic and flexible working environment.
They are seeking a hands-on Technical Manager or Formulation Chemist to lead and support a variety of customer projects. The successful candidate will develop and test formulations, provide technical support, and produce scientific data and reports. This role requires a proactive individual with a passion for solving industry challenges and a commitment to maintaining high standards in laboratory practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead customer projects to develop and test formulations, working closely with the sales team across multiple countries.
Support the introduction of new products by providing scientific data and basic formulation recommendations.
Produce technical reports and propose solutions to industry challenges such as sustainability and energy efficiency.
Produce samples of paints, coatings, and colour dispersions using spray, brush, and drawdown application methods.
Ensure good laboratory practice and a safe working environment.
Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
Investigate new specialty chemicals, pigments, and polymers, developing basic formulations.
Candidate Profile:
Experience: Several years of experience in formulation and testing of paints, coatings, adhesives, or colour dispersions is essential.
Skills:
Strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for addressing industry challenges.
Excellent communication, written, and presentation skills.
Proven track record in project delivery and ability to prioritize work.
Good colour vision.
Experience using dispersers, mixers, rheology equipment, gloss meters, and other coatings equipment.
Employment status: Must have the right to work in the UK and live within a short commute of the laboratory.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a small UK team and a global organization.
Personal Attributes: Hands-on approach, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high standards in laboratory practice.
Our client is offering:
Flexible working times and part-time hours.
Attractive salary and benefits
A vibrant and professional organizational culture.
Opportunities to support and work on advances in the coatings industry.
If you are passionate about the coatings industry and looking for a flexible and dynamic work environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.