Product Development Technologist

CK Group are recruiting for a Product Development Technologist to join a chemical manufacturing company in the transport and construction industries at their site based in Hertfordshire on a permanent basis with a salary of £33,000 - £42,000.

The Company:

Our client is a specialist polymer processing and coating company, they are a leading manufacturer and supplier that were established 100 years ago.

Location:

This role is located north Hertfordshire. The site is easily commutable from London, Cambridge and the surrounding areas there are excellent transport links via public transport and a great road networks.

Technologist Role:

Our client is looking for a Technologist who would be expected to have some input into the creation of a product brief. When delivering development projects they would be expected to consistently meet the brief that they have been given.

Your main duties will be:

• Responsible for developing, innovating and improving varioustypes of products for the vehicle care and vehicle wash areas, both for home and export markets by adhering to R & D procedures and Design Policy (including legislative requirements, health and safety and environmental issues).
• Responsible for providing technical back up on commercial activities with customers.
• Responsible for other agreed or alternative projects and activities with the Directors relating to problem solving, process and product development and quality improvements.
• Expected to make themselves available for participation on projects for the innovation workgroups.
• To provide support to the Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Control Technician and Production staff for problem solving and oversee modificationsand introduction of new products to ensure smooth handover to production.
• Provide support for demonstrations, field trials and customer support as required.
• Generate reports on test trials, complaints and competitor product analysis.
• Responsible for the circulation of appropriate information on test results and other data to relevant personnel within the Company as agreed.
• Accountable for completion of projects and all testing within agreed time.
• Maintain liaison and Technical support with Manufacturing and Sales & Marketing staff.
• Maintain an awareness of projects and activities within the Company.
• When required, to act as Company’s representative and maintain an effective liaison with suppliers and test agencies.
• Assist in Quality Control functions and production problems when required to do so.
• Attend meetings as a technical representative of the company with internal and external bodies on relevant matters.
• Responsible for routine stability trials.
• Maintain awareness of current and possible future legislative requirements including Health and Safety and Environmental aspects world wide.
• Assist and deal with quality procedures (including complaints and calibration) when required to do so.
• Assist in packaging trials.

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Degree in Chemistry
• 2 years working experience in a laboratory
• Experience in surfactant technology and formulating of polishes, dressings anddetergents and environmental aspects would be advantageous
• A good balance between theoretical and practical experience
• Good report writing skills and computer literacy
• Be friendly, positive, assertive an have the ability to make decisions onown initiative.

The Benefits:

This is a permanent position offering a salary of between £33,000 - £42,000 depending on experience. The role also comes with a benefits package and an excellent working environment with an established team.Apply:

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Senior Technologist position, please contact Natalie Wood on 01246 457723 or email nwood@ckgroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 52727.